IRCC’s Express Entry Round 444 issued 250 invitations to apply in the Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 category on September 16, 2026. The Senior managers Express Entry draw had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 389.
Express Entry Draw 444 results
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 444 |
| Draw date | September 16, 2026 |
| Draw type | Senior managers with Canadian work experience |
| Invitations issued | 250 |
| Minimum CRS score | 389 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC |
Who is eligible under the Senior managers category?
To be eligible for this category, candidates must have accumulated at least 12 months of full-time work experience, or an equal amount of part-time experience, within the previous three years. The experience does not need to be continuous, but it must be in a single occupation eligible for this category and must have been gained in Canada. Candidates must also meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry and all requirements in the instructions for that round.
Occupations by National Occupational Classification unit group code and title
| 00012 | Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services |
| 00013 | Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations |
| 00014 | Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 00015 | Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities |
Recent Senior managers with Canadian work experience Express Entry draws
The table below compares this round with recent official IRCC draws in the same category.
| Date | Draw | ITAs | CRS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 444 | 250 | 389 | -3 |
| July 10, 2026 | 426 | 500 | 392 | -37 |
| March 5, 2026 | 402 | 250 | 429 | — |
Analysis: What Express Entry Draw 444 shows
The lower CRS cut-off in Draw 444 shows that the recent threshold for Senior managers with Canadian work experience candidates moved downward compared with the previous same-category round. A single decline, however, is not enough to establish a continuing trend.
The recent comparison contains only 3 same-category observations including this draw. That is a small sample, so recent averages and individual CRS movements should be used as historical context rather than as predictive thresholds.
A CRS score of 389 therefore describes the threshold for this specific Senior managers with Canadian work experience round. Future results can differ because the eligible candidate pool, category selection, timing and invitation volume can all vary between rounds.
What does the tie-breaking rule mean?
The tie-breaking rule applies to candidates who had the minimum CRS score of 389. If more candidates had that score than IRCC could invite in the round, the date and time their Express Entry profiles were submitted is used to determine who receives an invitation. For this round, the tie-breaking timestamp was September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC.
What should you do if you received an ITA?
If you received an invitation to apply, first review the information in your Express Entry profile and ITA carefully. Gather or update the supporting documents required for your permanent residence application, complete the electronic application for permanent residence, pay the applicable fees and submit the complete application before the deadline shown in your invitation. IRCC generally gives invited candidates 60 days to submit their application.
What if you did not receive an ITA?
If you did not receive an invitation in this round, review your Express Entry profile and make sure all information remains accurate and up to date. Depending on your circumstances, changes to language test results, eligible work experience, education or an Educational Credential Assessment, spouse or common-law partner factors, or a provincial nomination may affect your CRS score or eligibility.
You can use the Express Entry CRS Calculator to review how different profile factors may affect your score. A higher CRS score does not guarantee an invitation in a future round.
Conclusion
Express Entry Draw 444 places the latest observed Senior managers with Canadian work experience threshold at CRS 389. Candidates should treat that score as a record of this round, not as a guaranteed or predicted cut-off for a future Express Entry draw.
Useful Express Entry resources
For a broader view of recent invitation rounds, see our Latest Express Entry Draws table. To estimate your current ranking score, use the Express Entry CRS Calculator.
Source: IRCC Express Entry