IRCC issues an Express Entry round of invitations — also called a draw — when it sends Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the pool. This page is updated after every round so you always see the current Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score, the number of ITAs issued, and the category targeted. Understanding the PNP Eligibility Criteria is also important, as a provincial nomination can add 600 CRS points and significantly improve your chances of receiving an ITA. For a detailed explanation of how the three draw types work, see our guide on The 3 Rounds of Express Entry Invitations.
On June 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #422, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 475. This was the second healthcare draw of 2026 and the
On June 24, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #421, issuing 271 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was just 223 – one of the lowest cut-offs of the year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw 420 on June 23, 2026, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum CRS cut-off was 516 points, with a tie-breaking date of April 14, 2026, at 00:03:10 UTC. Draw 420 carries
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw 419 on June 22, 2026, issuing 955 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum CRS cut-off was 730 points, with a tie-breaking date of March 9, 2026, at 01:02:00 UTC. Draw 419
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw 418 on May 28, 2026, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the French-Language Proficiency category (Version 2). The minimum CRS cut-off was 409 points, with a tie-breaking date of April 29, 2026, at 22:20:00 UTC. Draw 418
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw 416 on May 25, 2026, issuing 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum CRS cut-off was 805 points, with a tie-breaking date of October 16, 2025, at 18:16:33 UTC. Draw 416
A round of invitations is the point at which IRCC draws candidates from the Express Entry pool and issues ITAs. Rounds fall into three types — general, program-specific (CEC, FSW, PNP-enhanced) and category-based (healthcare, trades, French-language and others). Your CRS score determines whether you are above the cut-off in a given round.
If recent rounds are landing above your score, you still have options. Read Express Entry alternatives for low CRS scores, learn how to boost your Express Entry profile, or explore a Provincial Nominee Program for the +600 CRS nomination. As Windsor- and Regina-based licensed immigration consultants, Earnest can map the fastest realistic pathway for your profile
