5 Facts About How Millions of Americans May Qualify for Canadian Citizenship and Permanent Residency
7th, Apr 2026
On April 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s first occupation-specific Express Entry draw for candidates working in skilled trades occupations and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA).
In round #408, the cut-off score was 477, 33 points fewer than the previous draw for this category-based selection, held on September 18, 2025.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 14, 2026, at 20:53:54 UTC. This year, Canada issued 58,830 ITAs through 20 Express Entry draws.
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