What was the CRS cutoff for Express Entry Draw #412?

Draw #412 had a CRS cutoff of 795 and issued 473 ITAs on April 27, 2026.

Why is the CRS cutoff so high in PNP draws?

PNP draws have high cutoffs because provincial nominees receive an automatic 600-point CRS bonus.

What was Express Entry Draw #412?

Draw #412 was a Provincial Nominee Program category-based draw.

How do I qualify for a provincial nomination?

You need an active Express Entry profile, an occupation in provincial demand, and often a connection to the province.

Can I get a PNP nomination without a job offer?

Yes. Many provinces run human capital streams that do not require a job offer.

What is the 600-point PNP bonus?

When a province nominates you through an Express Entry-aligned stream, IRCC adds 600 points to your CRS score automatically.

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Express Entry Draw #412 — Provincial Nominee Program — CRS 795 — April 2026

IMMERGITY Immigration Consultant 2026-04-27 6 min read

IRCC issued 473 Invitations to Apply in Draw #412 on April 27, 2026, targeting Provincial Nominee Program candidates with a CRS cutoff of 795. The high CRS reflects the automatic 600-point bonus nominees receive, making this draw exclusively accessible to candidates who already hold a valid provincial nomination.

Express Entry Draw #412 PNP CRS 795 April 2026 — Express Entry Draw #412 — Provincial Nominee Program — CRS 795 | IMMERGITY

Draw #412 was a PNP-only draw — 473 ITAs issued on April 27, 2026 with a CRS cutoff of 795. If that number looks impossibly high, that is because it is designed to be. PNP draws work differently from every other Express Entry stream.

The 795 cutoff is not a reflection of how competitive the pool is — it is a function of the 600-point automatic bonus every provincial nominee receives. Here is the full breakdown.

Draw #412 — Official Statistics

Field	Detail
Draw Number	#412
Draw Date	April 27, 2026
Draw Type	Provincial Nominee Program
CRS Cutoff	795
ITAs Issued	473

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How PNP Draws Actually Work

Every candidate who receives a valid provincial nomination through an Express Entry-aligned PNP stream gets an automatic 600 additional CRS points. A candidate with a base CRS of 200 becomes an 800-point candidate overnight. The 795 cutoff in Draw #412 means candidates needed a base score of approximately 195+ plus a valid nomination.

Our PNP Program Finder maps all active Express Entry-aligned streams across every province and territory.

Which Provinces Are Currently Issuing Nominations?

Province	Active EE-Aligned Streams	Status
Ontario	Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker	Active
British Columbia	Skills Immigration — Express Entry BC	Active
Alberta	Alberta Express Entry Stream	Active
Saskatchewan	International Skilled Worker — Express Entry	Active
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry	Active

Who Qualifies for PNP Express Entry Streams

Active Express Entry profile in the pool
NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation matching provincial demand
Connection to the province — work experience, education, or job offer
Minimum CLB 7 language scores typically required

Check your base CRS using our FSW 67-Point Calculator.

What This Means For You

Already have a nomination? Your ITA is effectively guaranteed — keep your Express Entry profile active
CRS under 480? Start PNP applications now — use our PNP Program Finder
No provincial connection? Ontario and BC run the largest draw volumes

My Actual Take

If your base CRS is between 350 and 479, the PNP is not just an option — it is your primary strategy for 2026. The general pool is not going to serve you at current volumes. Build your provincial connections deliberately and the 600-point bonus does the rest.

Run your profile through our Eligibility Assessment or book a consultation with Pranav Bhushan, RCIC (CICC #R705848), to identify your strongest PNP pathway today.