IRCC held a new Express Entry round on 2026-08-18 for Canadian Experience Class, with 1,000 invitations issued and a minimum CRS score of 523.
Latest Express Entry draw results
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published the latest Express Entry round of invitations.
- Round: 436
- Draw date: 2026-08-18
- Round type: Canadian Experience Class
- Invitations issued: 1,000
- Minimum CRS score: 523
How this draw compares with recent similar draws
This comparison uses previous official IRCC Express Entry rounds in the same category. It describes observed changes only and does not infer why IRCC changed the CRS cut-off or invitation volume.
- Previous same-category draw: 2026-08-05
- Days since previous same-category draw: 13
- CRS cut-off was 7 points higher than the previous same-category draw.
- IRCC issued 2,000 fewer invitations than in the previous same-category draw.
- The current CRS cut-off was 6.4 points above the recent average of 516.6 across prior same-category draws.
- The number of invitations was 1,800 below the recent average of 2,800 across prior same-category draws.
What this Express Entry draw means
Candidates who met the requirements of this round and had a ranking score at or above the applicable cut-off may have received an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
Eligibility for an Invitation to Apply depends on the applicable Express Entry program or category, the candidate's profile and the Ministerial Instructions governing the round.
What candidates should do next
Candidates should keep their Express Entry profiles accurate and up to date and review official IRCC instructions before relying on draw results for an immigration decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the CRS score change from the previous similar draw?
The CRS cut-off was 7 points higher than in the previous same-category draw.
How did this draw compare with the recent CRS average?
The CRS cut-off was 6.4 points above the recent same-category average of 516.6.
Did the number of invitations change from the previous similar draw?
IRCC issued 2,000 fewer invitations than in the previous same-category draw.
How did invitation volume compare with recent similar draws?
This draw issued 1,800 fewer invitations than the recent same-category average of 2,800.
How long was the gap since the previous same-category draw?
This draw took place 13 days after the previous same-category draw.
Source: Official IRCC announcement