Canada conducted its latest Express Entry draw on September 15, 2026. The draw invited 2,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 519 to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Key Highlights
- Draw Date: September 15, 2026
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of ITAs Issued: 2,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 519
- Rank Needed: 2,000 or above
- Tie-Breaking Rule: March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC
The tie-breaking rule applies when multiple candidates have the same lowest CRS score. In this draw, candidates with a CRS score of 519 who submitted their Express Entry profiles before March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC received priority.
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Why This Draw Matters
The latest draw highlights Canada’s continued use of program-specific Express Entry draws to invite eligible candidates from the Express Entry pool. The Canadian Experience Class is designed for skilled workers who have eligible Canadian work experience.
Express Entry candidates are ranked using the CRS, which considers factors including skills, education, language ability, work experience and other profile information. IRCC invites candidates with the highest rankings during its invitation rounds.
Opportunities for Canadian Experience Class Candidates
Candidates with eligible Canadian work experience may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class if they meet the applicable program requirements.
Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Express Entry profile is important. Candidates should ensure that their work experience, language test results, education, personal information and other profile details are correctly reported.
Candidates who are already in the Express Entry pool can also monitor their CRS score and review whether changes to their profile may affect their ranking.
What to Do If You Were Invited
Candidates who received an ITA in the September 15 draw should begin preparing their permanent residence application.
IRCC states that candidates who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence. Applicants should ensure that required documents, including language test results, work experience records, education credentials, police certificates and other supporting documents, are complete and accurate.
Applicants should also make sure that the information provided in their permanent residence application is consistent with the information in their Express Entry profile.
If You Weren’t Invited
Candidates who did not receive an ITA can remain in the Express Entry pool if their profile is still valid and they continue to meet the applicable requirements.
Depending on their circumstances, candidates may look at ways to improve their CRS score, such as improving language test results, gaining additional eligible work experience, completing additional education or exploring provincial nomination opportunities.
Candidates should also regularly review their Express Entry profile and update it when there are changes to their personal, educational or professional information.
If you are planning to apply through Canada’s Express Entry system, assessing your eligibility and CRS score can help you understand which immigration options may be available based on your profile.
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