Canadian immigration guide
Express Entry draws and current rounds
Express Entry invitation rounds can change by date, program, category, CRS cutoff, and number of invitations. Use this guide as a planning page and verify the latest round directly on IRCC before making decisions.
Updated May 6, 2026. General information only; confirm final details on official Canada.ca pages.
Quick answer
IRCC publishes Express Entry rounds of invitations with the draw date, round type, invitations issued, CRS cutoff, and tie-breaking rule. The latest official table should be checked every time you compare your score.
Draw types to watch
General rounds, program-specific rounds, Provincial Nominee Program rounds, Canadian Experience Class rounds, and category-based rounds can each produce different CRS cutoffs.
How to use draw data
Compare your CRS only against rounds that match your profile. A category-based round does not mean every candidate at that CRS is eligible; the profile must match the category instructions.
Current-reference workflow
Open IRCC rounds, check the most recent draw date, note the round type, compare the cutoff, then confirm whether your language, NOC, work history, and documents support that category.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the latest Express Entry draw?
IRCC's rounds of invitations page is the official source for the latest draw information.
Does meeting a previous cutoff guarantee an invitation?
No. Cutoffs and round types change, and only IRCC issues invitations.
What if my CRS is below recent general draws?
Check category-based eligibility, PNP options, language improvement, education assessment, and work proof before assuming there is no route.
Official sources
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