Latest Express Entry draws (2026): CRS cut-off scores
By Deepika Minhas, Class L3 RCIC-IRB (CICC licence R706527) · Updated weekly from IRCC’s official rounds page · Last updated November 6, 2026
Latest draw: Round #453 on October 28, 2026 was a transport occupations draw. IRCC issued 150 invitations, and the lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 477. Since the Express Entry changes took effect on November 3, 2026, IRCC has said rounds pause while it recalculates every profile, which could take up to two weeks.
Check where you stand with our CRS calculator for the November 2026 rules.
Most recent Express Entry rounds
| Round | Date | Draw type | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | October 28, 2026 | Transport occupations | 150 | 477 |
| 452 | October 27, 2026 | French-language proficiency | 5,000 | 407 |
| 451 | October 26, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 792 | 761 |
| 450 | October 16, 2026 | French-language proficiency | 5,000 | 435 |
| 449 | October 15, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| 448 | October 13, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
| 447 | October 1, 2026 | Trades occupations | 3,500 | 476 |
| 446 | September 29, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 |
| 445 | September 28, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 |
| 444 | September 16, 2026 | Senior managers with Canadian work experience | 250 | 389 |
| 443 | September 15, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 519 |
| 442 | September 14, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 576 | 734 |
Latest cut-off by draw type
- Transport occupations: 477 (round #453, October 28, 2026, 150 invitations)
- French-language proficiency: 407 (round #452, October 27, 2026, 5,000 invitations)
- Provincial Nominee Program: 761 (round #451, October 26, 2026, 792 invitations)
- Canadian Experience Class: 519 (round #449, October 15, 2026, 2,500 invitations)
- Trades occupations: 476 (round #447, October 1, 2026, 3,500 invitations)
- Senior managers with Canadian work experience: 389 (round #444, September 16, 2026, 250 invitations)
What changed for Express Entry on November 3, 2026?
Job offers no longer need an LMIA to count, and a new Labour Market Integration factor gives up to 150 points for either Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer, whichever is higher. Job-offer points now go only to high-wage occupations. The rounds above were held under the old rules, so compare carefully. Read our summary of the November 2026 changes or IRCC’s changes page.
How UW can help
If you are in the pool or preparing a profile, Deepika Minhas, Class L3 RCIC-IRB, can review your eligibility and the points you plan to claim in a paid consultation, in English, Punjabi or Hindi, in person in Greater Vancouver or online. Check her licence on the College’s public register. Express Entry and PR services · Request a consultation. Thinking about BC instead? Try our BC PNP calculator.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Express Entry draw?
IRCC doesn’t announce draw dates in advance. After the November 3, 2026 changes, IRCC said invitation rounds would pause while it recalculates every profile, which could take up to two weeks. We update this page each week from IRCC’s official rounds page.
What does the CRS cut-off score mean?
It is the score of the lowest-ranked candidate who received an invitation in that round. Candidates with a higher score in the same draw type were invited; candidates with the same score were sorted by the tie-breaking rule.
What is the tie-breaking rule?
When several candidates have the cut-off score, IRCC invites those who submitted their profile before the date and time shown for that round.
Will cut-off scores change under the new CRS rules?
They may. Rounds before November 3, 2026 used the old points for job offers and Canadian work experience. Compare your new score with draws held under the new rules, and check your score in your IRCC account once recalculation is done.
Sources (checked November 6, 2026)
- IRCC, Express Entry rounds of invitations
- IRCC, 2026 changes to points for Canadian work experience and job offers
General information only, not legal advice. Past cut-off scores don’t predict future draws. IRCC decides all invitations and applications, and no outcome is guaranteed.