Three rounds issued 6,233 invitations
IRCC held three Express Entry rounds between September 28 and October 1, 2026. It issued 733 invitations in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round, 2,000 in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) round and 3,500 in a category-based round for trades occupations.
| Round | Date | Type | Invitations | CRS cut-off | Tie-breaking rule (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #447 | October 1 | Trades occupations (2026, version 3) | 3,500 | 476 | May 28, 2026, 16:55:23 |
| #446 | September 29 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 | February 13, 2026, 20:48:08 |
| #445 | September 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 | September 17, 2026, 01:36:17 |
These were separate rounds with different eligibility rules. The CRS cut-off of one round cannot be used as the threshold for another program or category.
Round #447: trades occupations
On October 1, IRCC issued 3,500 invitations in the trades occupations category. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476. Candidates had to meet the requirements of an Express Entry program and of the trades category. A score of 476 alone did not create eligibility.
Round #446: Canadian Experience Class
On September 29, IRCC issued 2,000 invitations in a round limited to the CEC. The minimum CRS score was 518. Candidates also had to meet the CEC requirements and have an eligible profile in the Express Entry pool.
Round #445: Provincial Nominee Program
On September 28, IRCC issued 733 invitations in a round limited to the PNP. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 725. A provincial or territorial nomination adds 600 CRS points, so this cut-off should not be compared directly with CEC or category rounds.
What invited candidates should do
- Confirm the invitation, and the program it names, in your IRCC account. Do not rely only on a public draw result.
- Check the document checklist and the accuracy of every profile answer before submitting the permanent residence application.
- An invited candidate has 60 days to submit a complete application.
- A published draw does not guarantee an invitation in a later round and does not change the eligibility rules of the program or category.