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Every 2026 Express Entry round in one table: date, program, invitations to apply, and the CRS cut-off when IRCC published one.
Newest update 8 October 2026: Express Entry Candidates Advised Against Sole Reliance on Category-Based Draws
2026 rounds
| Date | Program | ITAs | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October 2026 | Category-based | — | — |
| 1 October 2026 | Express Entry | — | — |
| 1 October 2026 | Express Entry | 3500 | — |
| 1 October 2026 | Express Entry | — | — |
| 29 September 2026 | Express Entry | 105 | — |
| 29 September 2026 | Express Entry | 380 | — |
| 28 September 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | — |
| 28 September 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | — |
| 27 September 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | — | — |
| 19 September 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 195 | — |
| 16 September 2026 | Express Entry | 250 | — |
| 15 September 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2000 | — |
| 14 September 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 576 | — |
Stories
8 October 2026
Express Entry Candidates Advised Against Sole Reliance on Category-Based Draws
Category-based Express Entry draws offer a pathway for candidates who might otherwise struggle to secure an Invitation to Apply.
6 October 2026
Haitians Facing U.S. Displacement Can Seek Canadian Permanent Residence Through Express Entry
Haitians facing displacement from the United States can consider Canada as a destination for permanent residence.
1 October 2026
Canada invites 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also known as IRCC, has issued invitations to 3500 tradespeople.
1 October 2026
IRCC Issues 3,500 Invitations in Largest Ever Express Entry Trades Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,500 invitations to apply to Express Entry candidates in the trade occupations category on October 1.
1 October 2026
Many Express Entry Candidates Overestimate Their Chances for Canadian Immigration
Many individuals eligible for Canada's Express Entry system are overly confident about receiving an invitation to apply, often misjudging their competitiveness.
29 September 2026
Canada Invests $1.2 Million to Attract Francophone Workers to Communities Outside Quebec
Canada is investing approximately $1.2 million in new projects designed to attract more Francophone workers and bilingual immigrants to communities outside
29 September 2026
Northwest Territories Invites 105 Foreign Workers for Permanent Residence Nomination
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program issued 105 invitations to foreign workers on September 25.
29 September 2026
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Invites 380 Workers in Key Sectors
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, or AAIP, issued 380 invitations to apply for provincial nomination between September 10 and 23.
28 September 2026
Canada Invites 733 Provincial Nominees in Largest Express Entry Draw Since Late June 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 733 invitations to apply through the Express Entry system.
28 September 2026
Canada Issues 733 Express Entry Invitations to Provincial Nominee Program Candidates
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 733 invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program candidates in an Express Entry draw on
27 September 2026
Manitoba Invites 417 STEM Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply for provincial nomination on September 24.
24 September 2026
Studies Show Strong Economic Outcomes for Express Entry Immigrants but Data Relevance Questioned
New research indicates Express Entry immigrants have strong economic outcomes, including higher employment and earnings.
24 September 2026
Expert Offers Guidance on Optimal Timing for Express Entry Pool Submission
Individuals eligible for Canada's Express Entry system often face a crucial decision: enter the applicant pool immediately or delay.
19 September 2026
Prince Edward Island Invites 195 Candidates in Priority Sectors for Provincial Nomination
Prince Edward Island's Provincial Nominee Program issued 195 invitations to apply for provincial nomination on September 17.
17 September 2026
Applicants Frequently Miscalculate Canadian Work Experience for Express Entry
Canadian immigration applicants frequently misunderstand how to calculate their Canadian work experience for Express Entry, leading to potential errors in
16 September 2026
IRCC Issues 250 Invitations to Apply in Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, conducted an Express Entry draw on September 16 for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
15 September 2026
IRCC Invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in September 15 Express Entry Draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 2,000 invitations to apply in an Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates on September
15 September 2026
Canada's Express Entry Pool Sees Modest Growth and Significant Rise in Top Scoring Profiles
Canada's Express Entry pool recorded a modest increase of 120 profiles between August 30 and September 13, according to the latest data from the country's
14 September 2026
Canada Invites 576 Provincial Nominee Program Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 576 invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program candidates in its latest Express Entry draw.
10 September 2026
Canadian Permanent Residence Applicants Weigh Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs
Express Entry offers a popular pathway for Canadian permanent residence due to its simplicity and transparency.