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Canada Express Entry Draws 2026 (Latest Rounds & CRS Cut-offs)
The most recent Canada Express Entry rounds of invitations — dates, category, invitations (ITAs) issued and CRS cut-off scores — compiled from IRCC ministerial instructions. Updated as new draws are published.
▶ Calculate your CRS score (free)Recent Express Entry draws (2026)
| Date | Category | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 534 | 708 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Healthcare & social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Physicians (Canadian experience) | 271 | 223 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4,000 | 516 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 995 | 730 |
| 28 May 2026 | French-language proficiency | 4,500 | 409 |
| 27 May 2026 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,000 | 518 |
| 26 May 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 334 | 805 |
| 11 May 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 380 | 798 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | French-language proficiency | 4,000 | 400 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 2,000 | 514 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 473 | 795 |
Last updated: 2026-07-07. Compiled from IRCC's rounds of invitations ↗. For the very latest round, always confirm on the official IRCC page.
What the 2026 numbers tell you
- CEC draws have been steady around CRS 223–518 — the core route for candidates with Canadian work experience.
- PNP draws show very high cut-offs because a provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points; the score reflects nominees, not the general pool.
- French-language draws have been the most accessible (often around CRS 400) — strong French is a powerful lever.
- Category-based selection now dominates: targeted rounds for healthcare, trades, physicians, and the new-for-2026 researchers, transport and military categories.
How to improve your CRS score
Your best levers are language (moving to CLB 9 adds a large block of points), provincial nomination (+600), Canadian study or work experience, and French. Estimate your baseline with the free Express Entry CRS calculator, then read how Express Entry works and the full study-in-Canada guide.
Methodology & source
Draw dates, categories, invitation counts and CRS cut-offs are taken from IRCC's official rounds of invitations (ministerial instructions), cross-checked against immigration-news reporting, and updated as new draws are published. This is a free reference, not immigration advice — confirm the latest round and your eligibility on the official IRCC rounds-of-invitations page ↗ before acting. You may cite this page with a link.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Express Entry draw?
- IRCC typically holds Express Entry rounds of invitations about every two weeks, though the schedule varies. This page lists the most recent draws; for the very latest round, always check the official IRCC rounds-of-invitations page.
- What was the latest Express Entry draw?
- The most recent draw in our tracker was on 6 Jul 2026 — a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round that issued 534 invitations with a CRS cut-off of 708. Update dates are shown on the page.
- What CRS score do I need for a CEC draw in 2026?
- Recent Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws in 2026 have cut off around CRS 223–518. Provincial Nominee (PNP) draws are much higher (a nomination adds 600 points), while French-language draws have been the most accessible (often around CRS 400). Estimate your score with the free CRS calculator.
- How has Express Entry changed in 2026?
- Two big shifts: (1) job-offer CRS points were removed in March 2025, and (2) IRCC has moved firmly to category-based selection — running targeted draws for CEC, PNP, French-language proficiency, healthcare, trades, physicians, and new-for-2026 categories (researchers/senior managers, transport, and skilled military recruits). Most renewed categories now require 12 months of Canadian work experience.
- Which Express Entry category is easiest to get invited under?
- In 2026, French-language proficiency draws have had the lowest CRS cut-offs (often around 400), so strong French (CLB 7+) is a major advantage. Category-based draws for in-demand occupations (healthcare, trades, physicians) can also invite lower CRS scores than general or PNP rounds.