Latest Express Entry Draw Invites CEC Candidates at 18-Month Low CRS Score
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Express Entry draw invites 4,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates with a CRS cut-off of 507, one of the lowest in recent months. The draw reflects Canada’s focus on applicants with local work experience. Explore what this means next.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This round stands out for having one of the lowest CRS cut-off scores seen in recent months.
To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 6:57 p.m. UTC on May 11, 2025. The draw reflects Canada’s continued focus on applicants with Canadian work experience. Read the full breakdown of the draw below.
Summary of Express Entry Draws Conducted in 2026
Canada’s Express Entry system has seen multiple draws in 2026 across different categories, including Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program, and targeted category-based selections. Below is a summary of recent draws, their CRS scores, and the number of invitations issued.
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Date |
Draw Category |
CRS Score |
Invitations Issued |
|
March 18 |
French-language candidates |
393 |
4,000 |
|
March 17 |
Canadian Experience Class |
507 |
4,000 |
|
March 16 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
742 |
362 |
|
March 5 |
Senior managers (Canadian experience) |
429 |
250 |
|
March 4 |
French-language candidates |
397 |
5,500 |
|
March 3 |
Canadian Experience Class |
508 |
4,000 |
|
March 2 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
710 |
264 |
|
February 20 |
Healthcare and social services |
467 |
4,000 |
|
February 19 |
Physicians (Canadian experience) |
169 |
391 |
|
February 17 |
Canadian Experience Class |
508 |
6,000 |
|
February 16 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
789 |
279 |
|
February 6 |
French-language candidates |
400 |
8,500 |
|
February 3 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
749 |
423 |
|
January 21 |
Canadian Experience Class |
509 |
6,000 |
|
January 20 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
746 |
681 |
|
January 7 |
Canadian Experience Class |
511 |
8,000 |
|
January 5 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
711 |
574 |
Express Entry 2026: Draw Trends and ITA Distribution
In 2026, Express Entry draws have mainly focused on candidates already in Canada, especially those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations. The selection pattern shows a clear preference for targeted categories aligned with labour market needs.
Number of Draws by Category
Draw Category | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program | 6 |
Canadian Experience Class | 5 |
French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
Physicians (Canadian work experience) | 1 |
Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
Senior Managers (Canadian experience) | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Category in 2026
Draw Category | ITAs Issued |
Canadian Experience Class | 28,000 |
French-Language Proficiency | 18,000 |
Healthcare and Social Services | 4,000 |
Provincial Nominee Program | 2,583 |
Physicians (Canadian work experience) | 391 |
Senior Managers (Canadian experience) | 250 |
So far in 2026, a total of 49,604 ITAs have been issued, with the majority going to Canadian Experience Class candidates, highlighting Canada’s focus on applicants already contributing to the domestic workforce.
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