No Express Entry Draw This Week: Could CRS Scores Rise in Upcoming Rounds?

A missing Express Entry Draw by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as of June 12 this week may lead to higher CRS cutoffs for thousands of candidates in the upcoming times.

For applicants with CRS scores between 510 and 520, every week without invitations means more competition entering the pool. If draws continue to delay, the next cutoff could be even higher than what many candidates expected.

Why This Week Matters

There has been no Canadian Experience Class round, French-language draw, occupation-based category draw, and most notably, no Provincial Nominee Program draw either.

PNP rounds have been the most recurring among the Express Entry Draws throughout 2026, often taking place every two weeks. Candidates were expecting a PNP draw on June 8, which was exactly 14 days after the May 25 draw, following a consistent gap as the May 11 draw was held exactly 14 days after April 27.

What Could Be Causing The Delays

Two possible reasons may be behind the unexpected delay in the Express Entry Draw this week:

1. A Technical Issue

IRCC recently confirmed that some eligible candidates were not invited during the May 28 French-language draw. If the department is still reviewing that issue, it may be delaying new rounds until it is confident the system is working correctly.

2. A Change In Draw Frequency

Another possibility is that Express Entry draws are becoming less frequent. The last CEC draw was held on May 27. If the next round does not arrive until late June, it would mark the second consecutive month with an unusually long gap between CEC draws.

Important: IRCC released an official statement, which read, “We’re aware that some candidates didn’t get invited to a recent Express Entry French-language proficiency round (round #418, May 28, 2026). We’re reviewing the situation and will provide updates as needed. You don’t need to take any action at this time.”

What Happens If Draws Do Not Resume Soon?

The next Express Entry draw may be important for more than just the number of invitations issued. It could reveal whether IRCC is moving away from the predictable draw pattern seen earlier this year.

If draws return next week, the current delay will likely be viewed as a temporary disruption. However, if the pause extends further into June, candidates may need to adjust their expectations around draw timing.

Here are some possible outcomes:

CEC candidates could face increased competition for invitations.
Category-based draws may play a larger role in meeting immigration targets.
Provincial nominations could become even more valuable for candidates with CRS scores below recent cutoffs.
Candidates may have less certainty when planning language tests, profile updates, and application timelines.

Not sure which provincial pathway may fit your profile? Try the UmberApp PNP Finder for a quick eligibility check.

What Recent History Shows

Draw Type	Last Draw	ITAs	CRS	Days Ago
CEC	May 27	3,000	518	14
French	May 28	4,500	409	13
PNP	May 25	334	805	16
Trades	Apr 2	1,800	477	69
Healthcare	Apr 15	3,000	430	56

While draw size remains important, recent results suggest that timing between rounds can have a significant impact on CRS cutoffs.

For candidates hoping to receive an invitation this summer, the next draw may provide the clearest indication yet of where Express Entry is headed in the second half of 2026.

One Trend Candidates Should Not Ignore

Many candidates focus only on CEC draws, but French-language selection has become one of the biggest Express Entry stories of 2026.

French-category rounds have issued thousands of invitations at scores well below recent CEC cutoffs, creating an alternative pathway for eligible candidates.

For applicants struggling to reach competitive CEC scores, improving French may now offer a faster route to permanent residence than waiting for CRS scores to fall.

Learn more about Canada's immigration pathways through our Express Entry Overview.