Canada’s immigration authorities have issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system in the latest draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
To qualify for this round, candidates were required to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 and have created their Express Entry profile before March 18, 2026.
The draw is part of Canada’s ongoing immigration selection process aimed at attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026
| Date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French-Language proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
Canada has conducted its 19th Express Entry draw of 2026, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) mainly to Canadian Experience Class candidates.
This marks the sixth CEC-specific draw of the year, reflecting a continued focus on selecting candidates already in Canada, particularly those with Canadian work experience and provincial nominations.
Authorities have increasingly prioritised in-country applicants as part of the 2026 immigration selection strategy under the Express Entry system.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 6 |
| French-Language proficiency | 3 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
In 2026 thus far, IRCC has issued 55,830 ITAs across the following draw types:
| Draw type | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 30,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 18,000 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2,939 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
