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 August 4, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #431, issuing 507 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 768. The cut-off will get the headlines. It should not. The number that
On July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #430, issuing 4 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Skilled Military Recruits category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 368. Four invitations. It is the smallest round of invitations in the history
On July 22, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #429, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 399. That is a 21-point drop from the July 9 French round and the
On July 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #428, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 516. That is a one-point drop from the July 7 round and the
On July 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #427, issuing 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 744. This was the 39th Express Entry round of 2026 and the 14th
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
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
