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All Express Entry Draw Results
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| Draw # | Date | Category | CRS Cut-off | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw #444 | Sep 16, 2026 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 389 | 250 |
| Draw #443 | Sep 15, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 519 | 2,000 |
| Draw #442 | Sep 14, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 734 | 576 |
| Draw #441 | Sep 4, 2026 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 475 | 3,500 |
| Draw #440 | Sep 3, 2026 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 198 | 229 |
| Draw #439 | Sep 1, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 521 | 2,000 |
| Draw #438 | Aug 31, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 697 | 562 |
| Draw #437 | Aug 19, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 382 | 5,000 |
| Draw #436 | Aug 18, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 523 | 1,000 |
| Draw #435 | Aug 17, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 760 | 442 |
| Draw #434 | Aug 7, 2026 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 | 470 | 300 |
| Draw #433 | Aug 6, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 391 | 5,000 |
| Draw #432 | Aug 5, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| Draw #431 | Aug 4, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| Draw #430 | Jul 23, 2026 | Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 | 368 | 4 |
What are Express Entry draws?
Express Entry draws - also called rounds of invitations - are events where Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence. Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Those with scores at or above the draw cut-off (and who meet the round type rules) receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Before you worry about draw cut-offs, confirm you qualify for at least one federal program with our Express Entry Eligibility Checker. Then estimate your ranking score with the CRS Score Calculator.
How to read this draw results table
- Draw # - The sequential round number published by IRCC (higher numbers are more recent).
- Date - When IRCC held the round of invitations.
- Category - The program or category targeted (e.g. all programs, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program, French language, healthcare, STEM, trades).
- CRS cut-off - The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System score among candidates invited in that round. If more than one person had that score, IRCC ranked them by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profile.
- Invitations - How many ITAs IRCC issued in that draw.
Types of Express Entry draws in 2026
IRCC runs different round types throughout the year. Cut-off scores vary widely depending on who is being invited.
| Draw type | Who is invited | Typical CRS range* |
|---|---|---|
| General (all programs) | Top candidates across FSW, CEC, and FST in the pool | Varies with the pool; check recent general rounds in the table |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Candidates with eligible Canadian work experience | Varies; sometimes lower than general draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination | Often 700+ (nomination adds 600 CRS points) |
| Category-based | French proficiency, healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport, physicians, senior managers, researchers, skilled military recruits | Often lower than general - depends on category |
*Ranges are historical guides only. Each draw is unique - always check the latest cut-off above.
Why Express Entry cut-off scores change
CRS cut-offs are not fixed. They move up or down based on how many ITAs IRCC wants to issue, which program or category is targeted, and how competitive the pool is that week. A large draw with many invitations may have a lower cut-off than a small, highly competitive round.
If your score is below the latest general draw, you can often improve it through stronger language results (CLB Converter), education, more work experience, French (25 or 50 extra CRS points), or a provincial nomination worth 600 additional CRS points. A job offer no longer adds CRS points (removed 25 March 2025).
How often does IRCC hold Express Entry draws?
IRCC publishes no schedule, and rounds do not arrive on a fixed cycle. Across the most recent 50 rounds (a recent sample, not every round since 2015), spanning 212 days, that works out at roughly one round every 4 days. They come in clusters rather than at a steady interval: 14 of the 15 weeks that saw a round saw more than one, and the longest quiet stretch in that run was 25 days. Bookmark this page or check back after major immigration policy announcements.
What to do after you receive an ITA
An Invitation to Apply is not permanent residence. You usually have 60 days to submit a complete application with supporting documents, police certificates, medical exams, and proof of funds where required. Make sure your Express Entry profile stays accurate - misrepresentation can lead to refusal or a ban.
Use our NOC Finder to confirm your occupation code matches your duties, especially for category-based draws that target specific occupations.
How to use this page in your immigration plan
1
Check the latest draw cut-off
Look at the most recent general or category-based draw that applies to your situation. Note the CRS score and how many ITAs were issued.
2
Calculate your CRS score
Run the CRS calculator with your real language test results, education, and work history. Compare your score to the cut-off with a realistic buffer.
3
Explore PNP or category pathways
If you are below the general cut-off, see whether you qualify for targeted draws or a provincial stream that adds 600 CRS points.
4
Improve weak factors and re-test
Language is often the fastest CRS gain. Retaking IELTS or CELPIP, or adding French, can move you into competitive range within months.
Express Entry Draws – Frequently Asked Questions
Draw figures are copied from IRCC's published rounds. They were last updated from that feed on Sep 19, 2026. Nothing on these tables is entered by hand.
There is no single minimum CRS for all draws. Cut-offs depend entirely on the round type: PNP rounds look high because a nomination already added 600 points, while French and occupation-category rounds are usually much lower. A blended average across every 2026 round is not a useful target. Your score needs to clear the kind of round you actually qualify for.
If more than one person had that lowest score, IRCC ranked them by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profile. Each round publishes that timestamp with its instructions. Matching the cut-off is not always enough.
General draws invite top-ranked candidates across standard Express Entry programs. Category-based draws target specific policy goals - such as French speakers, healthcare workers, trades, education, physicians or STEM occupations - and often have different cut-offs. Agriculture was dropped for 2026.
Provincial Nominee Program draws invite candidates who already have an Express Entry–linked provincial nomination. That nomination adds 600 CRS points, so cut-offs appear very high compared with general draws.
Not necessarily. Many candidates wait through multiple draws while improving language scores or securing provincial nominations. Your profile remains valid for 12 months before it expires, subject to IRCC rules.
Data is sourced from IRCC’s published draw feed and displayed for educational purposes. Always confirm critical decisions on canada.ca or with a qualified immigration professional.
Check this page after IRCC announcements, follow reputable immigration news sources, or subscribe to our site newsletter if available. The table above always shows the newest rounds first.
Historic trends help you understand the range of possible cut-offs, but IRCC does not publish future scores in advance. Pool size, policy priorities, and invitation targets all affect the next round.
Official IRCC sources
- IRCC: Express Entry rounds of invitations
- IRCC: category-based selection
- IRCC: Express Entry - who can apply
Eligibility rules on this page were last checked against IRCC on September 15, 2026. Draw figures come from IRCC's published rounds and are not part of that review. This is not an official IRCC page.
Draw figures were last updated from IRCC on Sep 19, 2026.
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