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 July 10, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #426, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Experience category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 392. This was only the second draw ever held for senior
On July 9, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #425, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 420. This was the third Express Entry draw in just four days, following the
On July 7, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #424, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Coming just one day after the July 6 Provincial Nominee Program round,
On July 6, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #423, issuing 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 708 – the lowest PNP cut-off of the year, and the lowest for
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
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
