Statistics
Express Entry draws since 2015
The latest Express Entry draw was No. 451 on October 26, 2026: a Provincial Nominee Program round that issued 792 invitations with a CRS cut-off of 761. In the last 12 months the cut-off ranged from 169 (Other category, 19 Feb 2026) to 805 (Provincial Nominee Program, 25 May 2026).
Latest by category
Most recent draw in each category
General
529
CRS cut-off
2,095 invitations · 23 Apr 2024
Draw 294
Canadian Experience Class
519
CRS cut-off
2,500 invitations · 15 Oct 2026
Draw 449
Provincial Nominee Program
761
CRS cut-off
792 invitations · 26 Oct 2026
Draw 451
Healthcare and social services
475
CRS cut-off
3,500 invitations · 4 Sep 2026
Draw 441
STEM occupations
491
CRS cut-off
4,500 invitations · 11 Apr 2024
Draw 293
Trade occupations
476
CRS cut-off
3,500 invitations · 1 Oct 2026
Draw 447
French-language proficiency
435
CRS cut-off
5,000 invitations · 16 Oct 2026
Draw 450
Trend
CRS cut-off over the last 24 months
One line per category. Program draws (General, CEC, PNP) and category-based draws are scored on the same CRS scale.
Full history
All Express Entry draws
| Date | Draw | Category | Name | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 250 | 415 | |
| 128 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 500 | 357 | |
| 117 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 500 | 332 | |
| 100 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 400 | 284 | |
| 91 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 500 | 288 | |
| 76 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 505 | 241 | |
| 64 | Federal Skilled Trades | Federal Skilled Trades | 400 | 199 |
Source: IRCC, rounds of invitations, updated October 27, 2026. Draw numbers link to the ministerial instruction for that round.
What your score means
Not sure where you stand against these cut-offs?
Estimate your CRS score, then talk to a licensed consultant about which category-based draws you could qualify for.