IRCC held a new Express Entry draw on May 27, 2026, for Canadian Experience Class candidates.
The department issued 3,000 invitations to apply. The minimum CRS score was 518.
This was another program-specific CEC draw. It shows that candidates with Canadian work experience remain a key focus in 2026.
Draw Highlights
- Program/category: Canadian Experience Class
- Invitations issued: 3,000
- Minimum CRS: 518
- Date/time: May 27, 2026 at 10:20:11 UTC
- Rank required: 3,000 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC
If more than one candidate had the lowest CRS score, IRCC used the tie-breaking rule. This means profiles submitted before the tie-break time were ranked first.
The tie-break rule only affects candidates at the cut-off score. Candidates above 518 were not affected by the tie-break time.
Who was invited in this draw?
This draw invited candidates under the Canadian Experience Class.
CEC is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and meet Express Entry program rules. Many CEC candidates are already in Canada on work permits.
To receive an ITA in this round, candidates needed a CRS score of at least 518. Candidates at the lowest score also had to meet the tie-breaking rule.
You can learn more about Canadian Experience Class eligibility on UmberApp.
What this draw means for candidates
- CEC candidates with scores of 518 or higher had a strong chance in this round.
- This was the 9th CEC draw of 2026.
- CEC draws have now issued 37,250 ITAs so far this year.
- The 518 CRS cut-off is the highest CEC score listed so far in 2026.
- The latest CEC draw issued more ITAs than the April 28 and April 14 CEC draws.
- Candidates below 518 should keep improving CRS and watch for PNP options.
A provincial nomination can add 600 CRS points. You can check possible PNP pathways with the free PNP Finder and get instant eligible pathways.
2026 Express Entry Draw Results: Complete ITA Tracker
IRCC has issued 75,341 invitations across 29 Express Entry draws so far in 2026.
Track every invitation round below. This breakdown shows ITAs by draw category, CRS trends, and progress toward IRCC’s annual targets.
All Express Entry Draws in 2026
The table below lists every Express Entry round in 2026 so far.
It shows the draw date, program stream, ITAs issued, and the minimum CRS cut-off score required.
| Date | Round type | ITAs | Min CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| May 25, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 334 | 805 |
| May 11, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 380 | 798 |
| April 29, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 400 |
| April 28, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 514 |
| April 27, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 473 | 795 |
| April 15, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 419 |
| April 14, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 515 |
| April 13, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 324 | 786 |
| April 2, 2026 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,000 | 477 |
| March 31, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,250 | 509 |
| March 30, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 802 |
| March 18, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 393 |
| March 17, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 507 |
| March 16, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 362 | 742 |
| March 5, 2026 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 250 | 429 |
| March 4, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,500 | 397 |
| March 3, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 508 |
| March 2, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 264 | 710 |
| February 20, 2026 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 4,000 | 467 |
| February 19, 2026 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 391 | 169 |
| February 17, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 508 |
| February 16, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 279 | 789 |
| February 6, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 8,500 | 400 |
| February 3, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 423 | 749 |
| January 21, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 509 |
| January 20, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 681 | 746 |
| January 7, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 8,000 | 511 |
| January 5, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 574 | 711 |
2026 Express Entry Draws by Program Category
This breakdown groups invitation rounds by stream.
It shows draw frequency, total ITAs per category, and the CRS score range for each program type.
| Round type | Rounds | ITAs so far | CRS range (min-max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 9 | 37,250 | 507-518 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 11 | 4,450 | 710-805 |
| French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5 | 26,000 | 393-419 |
| Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 1 | 3,000 | 477-477 |
| Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 1 | 4,000 | 467-467 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 1 | 391 | 169-169 |
| Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 1 | 250 | 429-429 |
IRCC 2026 Targets and Express Entry ITAs Issued to Date
The table below compares Express Entry ITAs against IRCC’s 2026 admissions targets.
ITAs and admissions are not the same. IRCC may issue multiple ITAs to reach each target.
| Bucket | IRCC 2026 target (admissions) | ITAs issued so far (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal High Skilled (Express Entry) | 109,000 | 70,891 | Includes General/CEC/FSWP/FSTP/French |
| PNP | 91,500 | 4,450 | Admissions target |
| French-speaking outside Quebec | 9% (30,267) | 26,000 | Target is across programs; not 1:1 with ITAs |
Important: ITAs and admissions are not equivalent. Multiple ITAs may be issued to reach each admissions target, and not all ITA recipients become permanent residents.
If you received an ITA: what to do next
If you received an ITA, review your profile details before you submit your PR application.
Start collecting key documents early. Common documents include:
- Passport
- Language test results
- Education documents
- Work experience letters
- Police certificates
- Proof of funds, if required
- Medical exam details, if requested
- Digital photo
- Marriage or family documents, if needed
Check each document carefully. Small errors can delay your file or create extra requests.
You can also ask UmberApp AI Chat any Canada immigration question for free. It is not only for PR questions.
If you did not receive an ITA: next steps
If your score was below 518, you still have options.
- Update your Express Entry profile if your details changed.
- Retake a language test if you can improve your CRS.
- Add new work experience when eligible.
- Review your education and credential details.
- Check if your job is linked to a category-based draw.
- Explore PNP options that match your profile.
PNP streams can help candidates with lower CRS scores. Some streams target workers, graduates, trades, health care roles, and job offer holders.
You can also review the Express Entry basics on UmberApp.
Check your PNP options free and get instant results with the UmberApp PNP Finder.
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