Express Entry draws
The lowest CRS score invited and the number of invitations in recent Express Entry rounds, as published by IRCC.
Data as of October 8, 2026. This is a copy of IRCC's published list. The newest round in it is #447 on October 1, 2026. It does not update by itself: for current information, use IRCC's rounds of invitations page.
Latest round of each type
IRCC holds general rounds, program-specific rounds and category-based rounds. This table shows the most recent round of each type, leaving out types that have not been used in the 200 days before the newest round. To compare one of these numbers with your own estimate, use the CRS calculator.
| Round type | Lowest score invited | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Trade occupationsOct 1, 2026, round 447, category-based | 476 | 3,500 |
| Canadian Experience ClassSep 29, 2026, round 446, one program | 518 | 2,000 |
| Provincial Nominee ProgramSep 28, 2026, round 445, provincial nominees only | 725 | 733 |
| Senior managers with Canadian work experienceSep 16, 2026, round 444, category-based | 389 | 250 |
| Healthcare and social servicesSep 4, 2026, round 441, category-based | 475 | 3,500 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experienceSep 3, 2026, round 440, category-based | 198 | 229 |
| French-language proficiencyAug 19, 2026, round 437, category-based | 382 | 5,000 |
| Transport occupationsAug 7, 2026, round 434, category-based | 470 | 300 |
| Skilled military recruitsJul 23, 2026, round 430, category-based | 368 | 4 |
Recent rounds
The 40 most recent rounds, newest first. The name of each round is as IRCC publishes it.
| Date | Type as published by IRCC | Lowest score invited | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026round 447 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 476 | 3,500 |
| Sep 29, 2026round 446 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 2,000 |
| Sep 28, 2026round 445 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 733 |
| Sep 16, 2026round 444 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 389 | 250 |
| Sep 15, 2026round 443 | Canadian Experience Class | 519 | 2,000 |
| Sep 14, 2026round 442 | Provincial Nominee Program | 734 | 576 |
| Sep 4, 2026round 441 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 475 | 3,500 |
| Sep 3, 2026round 440 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 198 | 229 |
| Sep 1, 2026round 439 | Canadian Experience Class | 521 | 2,000 |
| Aug 31, 2026round 438 | Provincial Nominee Program | 697 | 562 |
| Aug 19, 2026round 437 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 382 | 5,000 |
| Aug 18, 2026round 436 | Canadian Experience Class | 523 | 1,000 |
| Aug 17, 2026round 435 | Provincial Nominee Program | 760 | 442 |
| Aug 7, 2026round 434 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 | 470 | 300 |
| Aug 6, 2026round 433 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 391 | 5,000 |
| Aug 5, 2026round 432 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| Aug 4, 2026round 431 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| Jul 23, 2026round 430 | Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 | 368 | 4 |
| Jul 22, 2026round 429 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 399 | 5,000 |
| Jul 21, 2026round 428 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| Jul 20, 2026round 427 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |
| Jul 10, 2026round 426 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 392 | 500 |
| Jul 9, 2026round 425 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 420 | 5,000 |
| Jul 7, 2026round 424 | Canadian Experience Class | 517 | 2,000 |
| Jul 6, 2026round 423 | Provincial Nominee Program | 708 | 534 |
| Jun 25, 2026round 422 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 475 | 4,000 |
| Jun 24, 2026round 421 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 223 | 271 |
| Jun 23, 2026round 420 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| Jun 22, 2026round 419 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28, 2026round 418 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27, 2026round 417 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25, 2026round 416 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11, 2026round 415 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| Apr 29, 2026round 414 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 400 | 4,000 |
| Apr 28, 2026round 413 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| Apr 27, 2026round 412 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| Apr 15, 2026round 411 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 419 | 4,000 |
| Apr 14, 2026round 410 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| Apr 13, 2026round 409 | Provincial Nominee Program | 786 | 324 |
| Apr 2, 2026round 408 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 477 | 3,000 |
This copy holds all 448 rounds IRCC lists, back to January 31, 2015. The full list is on IRCC's page.
The last 12 months by round type
In the 12 months up to the newest round in this copy, IRCC held 77 rounds and issued 182,375 invitations. A round's cut-off is the lowest score invited in it; the last two columns show the lowest and highest cut-offs among the rounds of each type.
| Round type | Invitations | Lowest cut-off | Highest cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| French-language proficiency14 rounds | 73,000 | 382 | 432 |
| Canadian Experience Class22 rounds | 69,250 | 507 | 533 |
| Healthcare and social services6 rounds | 18,500 | 462 | 476 |
| Provincial Nominee Program25 rounds | 12,930 | 697 | 805 |
| Trade occupations2 rounds | 6,500 | 476 | 477 |
| Senior managers with Canadian work experience3 rounds | 1,000 | 389 | 429 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience3 rounds | 891 | 169 | 223 |
| Transport occupations1 round | 300 | 470 | 470 |
| Skilled military recruits1 round | 4 | 368 | 368 |
Candidates in the pool
IRCC also publishes how many candidates were in the pool, by CRS score, a few days before the latest round. The numbers change as people submit profiles and other profiles expire. A bold row is the total for the indented ranges under it.
| CRS score range | Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 728 |
| 501-600 | 21,070 |
| 451-500 | 73,131 |
| 491-500 | 12,745 |
| 481-490 | 12,817 |
| 471-480 | 16,465 |
| 461-470 | 16,257 |
| 451-460 | 14,847 |
| 401-450 | 62,611 |
| 441-450 | 13,677 |
| 431-440 | 13,419 |
| 421-430 | 12,173 |
| 411-420 | 11,888 |
| 401-410 | 11,454 |
| 351-400 | 47,298 |
| 301-350 | 17,359 |
| 0-300 | 7,707 |
| Total | 229,904 |
Frequently asked questions
What does "lowest score invited" mean?
In each round, IRCC invites the highest-ranking eligible candidates until it reaches the number of invitations it set for that round. The lowest score invited is the CRS score of the last candidate invited. IRCC's tie-breaking rule applies when several candidates share that score: the cut-off then depends on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Why are the scores so different between round types?
Each round is open only to candidates who qualify for it. A provincial nominee round invites candidates who hold a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points to their score, so its cut-off is far higher. A category-based round, such as healthcare or French-language proficiency, invites only candidates who meet that category's conditions, so its cut-off reflects that smaller group.
Does a score above the latest cut-off mean I will be invited?
No. A cut-off describes one past round. IRCC decides whether to hold a round, which type it is, how many invitations to issue, and who qualifies. The next cut-off can be higher or lower, and a round may never include your profile type.
Where does this data come from, and how current is it?
It comes from the machine-readable list that powers IRCC's own rounds of invitations page. This page is a copy taken on October 8, 2026, when the newest round was number 447 on October 1, 2026. It is refreshed by hand, not live, so IRCC's page is the place to check for anything newer.
Sources
- Rounds of invitations: the official list and the pool distribution
- Category-based selection: how category-based rounds work
- IRCC data file behind the rounds page: JSON, last modified October 1, 2026