IRCC has just run a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw — and the cut-off remains competitive. On July 21, 2026, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in a CEC-only Express Entry round. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 516, with a tie-breaker date of May 26, 2026. If you have Canadian work experience and your CRS is at or above 516, it is worth logging into your IRCC account to see whether you receive

IRCC has just held a new Canadian Experience Class–only Express Entry draw, only one day after the latest PNP round. On 7 July 2026, IRCC ran Express Entry Draw #424 targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The CRS cut-off was 517, and 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued. This type of round focuses specifically on candidates with qualifying skilled Canadian work experience, regardless of how many higher-scoring candidates may be in other Express Entry

IRCC has just held a new Canadian Experience Class draw — and even with more invitations issued, the CRS cut-off has climbed again. On May 27, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry draw #417 for the Canadian Experience Class and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply. The minimum CRS score was 518, with a tie‑breaking date of April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC. This is the highest CEC cut‑off so far in 2026, and follows the April 28 CEC draw, where 2,000 candidates were invited with a CRS cu

IRCC has just held another Canadian Experience Class (CEC)–only Express Entry draw, and the cut-off remains above 500. What does this mean if you are already in the pool or planning to enter soon? In the latest Express Entry draw (#413) targeting the Canadian Experience Class, IRCC invited 2,000 candidates with a minimum CRS of 514. The tie-breaker date was 24 September 2025, which means that among candidates with 514 points, only those who submitted their profile before tha

The latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw landed at 515 CRS, with only 2,000 invitations issued. Where does that leave candidates sitting at 505–510? Many strong CEC candidates were hoping this draw would finally be “their turn” — especially those in the 505–506 range. With a cut-off of 515 and more than 13,600 people currently in the pool between 501 and 600 CRS, even a few points can be the difference between getting an ITA and waiting for the next roun

IRCC has just held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC)–only Express Entry draw. If you’re in the pool or you’ve just received an ITA, the details of this round matter. On March 31, 2026 (Round #407), IRCC invited 2,250 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class, with a minimum CRS score of 509 and a tie‑breaking date of March 18, 2026 at 08:27:11 UTC. This was the smallest CEC draw so far in 2026 and fits the ongoing trend of more targeted, controlled invitation rounds

Express Entry’s latest Canadian Experience Class draw has kept the CRS cut-off at 508. For many in-Canada workers, this stability is the real story. IRCC’s 400th Express Entry draw, held on March 3, 2026, invited 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a CRS cut-off of 508 and a tie‑breaking date of June 24, 2025. This is the fourth CEC‑specific draw of the year and the second in a row at 508, following earlier high‑volume draws at 511 and 509. CEC alone no

Express Entry candidates in the Canadian Experience Class just saw another important draw — and the CRS cut-off is moving. On March 17, 2026, IRCC held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, inviting 4,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 507. This is a welcome development for many CEC candidates watching scores closely, and it reflects continued selection activity for applicants with Canadian work experience. While a lower CRS threshold can be encou