The new Express Entry draw today, August 19, issued 600 invitation to Provincial Nominee Program candidates who had a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 771. Candidates who previously received a nomination through the PNP received a nomination. This draw invited 43 more candidates than the previous PNP draw.

IRCC has issued 62,450 invitation to eligible candidates to date for provincial nomination and todays CRS cutoff score of 771 was the highest so far.

This is the third draw this month that has issued ITAs for PR. The other two ITAs draws were on:

• August 5, ITAs issued 3,900, cut-off score 476, all-program draw

• August 6, ITAs issued 250, cut-off score 415, Federal Skilled Trades Program

The next express entry draw is schedule for August 20 and geared toward Canadian Experience Class candidates.