🔴 Live Express Entry Draw Tracker 2026
Real-time draw history and a score comparison tool for every 2026 Canada Express Entry round. Updated after every IRCC draw.
Built for anyone actively in the Express Entry pool wanting to see how their CRS score compares to recent cutoffs, and for prospective applicants deciding whether to enter the pool now or wait to improve their profile first.
| Draw # | Date | Type | Min CRS | ITAs Issued |
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Understanding 2026 Express Entry Draws
In 2026, IRCC moved decisively toward program-specific and category-based draws over broad general draws. Each category has its own cutoff, so your occupation and French ability can matter as much as your score. The table below is computed from the 65 rounds logged in this tracker (to draw #453, 28 October 2026).
2026 rounds by draw type (to 28 October 2026)
| Draw type | Rounds in 2026 | CRS cutoff range | Who is eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍁 Provincial Nominee Program | 21 | 697–805 | Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination (+600 points) |
| 🇨🇦 Canadian Experience Class | 18 | 507–523 | At least 1 year of skilled work in Canada in the last 3 years |
| 🇫🇷 French Language Proficiency | 12 | 382–435 | NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities |
| 🏥 Healthcare & Social Services | 3 | 467–475 | Work experience in an eligible healthcare or social-services occupation |
| 👔 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 3 | 389–429 | Senior management occupations, with Canadian experience |
| 👨⚕️ Physicians | 3 | 169–223 | Physicians with Canadian work experience |
| 🔧 Trade Occupations | 2 | 476–477 | Work experience in an eligible trade |
| 🚚 Transport Occupations | 2 | 470–477 | Work experience in an eligible transport occupation |
| 🎖️ Skilled Military Recruits | 1 | 368 | Candidates recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces |
No STEM, Education or Researcher rounds have been held in 2026 so far. Occupation lists and experience rules for each category are on IRCC's category-based selection page.
How This Data Is Compiled
Draw history is manually compiled from IRCC's published rounds of invitation after each draw occurs. The score comparison tool uses this same data, combined with your entered CRS score, to generate a plain-language summary of your standing — it does not access IRCC systems directly or predict future draws.
Reading the Category-Based Draw Shift
IRCC has not held an all-program "general" draw since 2024. Every 2026 round has been either program-specific (Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program) or category-based, targeting specific NOC codes or attributes such as French language ability, healthcare experience, or skilled trades. A candidate with a modest overall CRS score but a qualifying occupation in, say, Healthcare or Trades can receive an ITA at a cutoff roughly 30 to 140 points below the CEC cutoff — this is why checking your specific eligible categories matters as much as your raw score.
Assumptions
- Draw data reflects rounds we have manually logged as of the "Rules Updated" date above — always cross-check the latest round on the official IRCC rounds page, especially if viewing this page more than a few weeks after that date.
- This automated comparison is a starting point for understanding your position, not official guidance or legal advice.
Limitations
- Past draw cutoffs are historical data, not a prediction or guarantee of future cutoffs.
- This tracker does not access IRCC systems directly — draw results are logged manually after each round is officially published.
- Draw frequency and category mix are set by IRCC and can change with little notice — always confirm the latest round via the official source.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Page last reviewed October 30, 2026.
Draw data and the automated score comparison on this page are estimates and informational summaries only and do not constitute immigration or legal advice. Always verify the latest round of invitations on IRCC's official rounds page before making any decisions. For complex cases, consult a licensed immigration professional (RCIC in Canada).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Express Entry Draws
How often does IRCC hold Express Entry draws?
There is no published schedule, but in practice draws arrive in clusters roughly every 14 days: several rounds across consecutive days (Provincial Nominee Program, Canadian Experience Class, and category-based draws like French language or healthcare), then a quieter stretch. IRCC has not held an all-program general draw since 2024 and has given no indication of resuming them.
Can past draw cutoffs predict future cutoffs?
Not reliably. Cutoffs depend on the size and composition of the pool at the time of each draw and IRCC's stated annual targets, both of which can shift. Use historical trends as general context, not a guarantee of where the next cutoff will land.
Should I focus on my overall CRS score or a specific category?
Both, but check category-based cutoffs first if you qualify for one — in 2026 the healthcare (467–475), trades (476–477) and transport (470–477) rounds ran 30–55 points below Canadian Experience Class cutoffs (507–523), and French rounds lower still (382–435); there were no STEM rounds, meaning a lower overall score can still get an ITA if your occupation and language scores match a specific category's requirements.
Worked example: where does a 470 score stand?
| 2026 draw type | Cutoff range | Would 470 have been invited? |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 507–523 | No |
| French Language Proficiency | 382–435 | Yes, if NCLC 7+ in French |
| Healthcare & Social Services | 467–475 | In 1 of 3 rounds (the 467 cutoff), if in an eligible occupation |
| Transport Occupations | 470–477 | Only in the round with a 470 cutoff, where ties are broken by profile submission time |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 697–805 | Only with a nomination (470 + 600 = 1,070) |
Sources
Figures on this page were checked against these official or primary sources on 30 October 2026.
