Dear future neighbour,
Let’s face it, a score of 772 sounds impossible. That was the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score invited in the October 13, 2026 draw, where Canada invited 752 provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence. Before you decide it is out of reach, let’s look at what that number really means for someone hoping to be nominated.
See below details of October 13 Express Entry draw
| Draw Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 448 |
| Date and time | October 13, 2026 at 10:25:58 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 752 |
| CRS cutoff | 772 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 15, 2026 |
Is 772 too high to aim for?
Not really. An accepted provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Take those away, and the lowest invited score comes to 172 from your age, education, language results and work experience.
The 772 applies only to this nominee round. It is not a general requirement for Express Entry. Other draws, like Canadian Experience Class draws, have much lower cutoffs because they cover different groups.
The tie-breaking timestamp is just an ordering tool. If several people were tied at 772, those who submitted their profiles before July 15, 2026 ranked first. It adds no points and is not an extra requirement.
How does the nomination route work?
You need to qualify for at least one federal Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class). A province or territory then has to select you. Once you accept the nomination in your IRCC account, your score goes up by 600, and you become eligible for nominee-only draws.
Each province sets its own rules and expects you to genuinely plan to live and work there. Even after a nomination, the federal government still checks your documents and admissibility.
What do recent nominee draws look like?
| PNP round | Date | Invitations | CRS cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448 | October 13, 2026 | 752 | 772 |
| 445 | September 28, 2026 | 733 | 725 |
| 442 | September 14, 2026 | 576 | 734 |
| 438 | August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 |
| 435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
| 431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
Notice that more invitations does not always mean a lower cutoff. The October 13 round invited 19 more people than September 28, yet the cutoff rose by 47 points. Canada also decides the timing and size of every draw and promises no schedule, so these numbers show a range, not what comes next.
What should you do next?
If you are invited, you generally have 60 calendar days to submit a complete application, and the exact deadline is in your IRCC account. Start gathering your passport, language results, education assessment, work letters, police certificates and medical exam early. Report any change in your situation honestly, and if your recalculated score falls below the round’s cutoff, decline the invitation.
If you have not been invited yet, stay in the pool, keep your profile valid, and work on what you can control, like a stronger language result or more qualifying work experience. Research the province where you truly plan to live and work.
Are You Ready to Turn Your Nomination Goal Into a Real Plan?
The October 13 draw showed how much a provincial nomination can change your chances. The right province, stream and timing make all the difference, and the best route depends on your own profile.
Book a consultation with our team at https://euiacademy.selar.com/30minutes and let us look at your situation together. Whether you need help with provincial nomination, Express Entry, work permits, postgraduate work permits, spousal sponsorship, visitor visas, super visas, citizenship applications or school admissions, we can help you find your next step.