EE & Provincial Draws
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On July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first category-based Express Entry draw targeting skilled military recruits. IRCC issued only four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in round #430.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this round was set at 368 points.
The tie-breaking rule applied to profiles submitted before June 2, 2026, at 20:11:26 UTC. As of July 19, 2026, there were 231,533 profiles in the Express Entry pool. In 2026, Canada has issued 104,616 invitations under Express Entry.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #skilled_military_recruits, #canada_immigration
July 24, 2026
The latest French-language Express Entry draw in Canada has reached a new record low, with the qualifying threshold dropping to 399. This move is part of the government’s effort to prioritize bilingual candidates and enhance linguistic diversity within the skilled worker pool.
By lowering the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, Canada continues to incentivize French-speaking immigrants to apply for permanent residency. This strategy is essential for meeting national demographic goals and supporting Francophone communities outside of Quebec.
The historic low score provides a significant opportunity for applicants with strong French language skills to fast-track their journey to permanent status. Immigration observers note that this trend highlights the ongoing value placed on linguistic proficiency in Canada's immigration system.
#ExpressEntry #FrenchLanguage #CanadaImmigration #Francophonie #SkilledWorker
July 23, 2026
On July 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in this draw.
In round #428, the cut-off score was 516 points, one point fewer than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 26, 2026, at 17:33:03 UTC. As of July 19, 2026, 231,533 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool.
So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 99,612 invitations under 40 Express Entry draws.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #cec
July 22, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #427 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
The Government of Canada issued 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), and the round’s cut-off score was 744 points, 36 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 26, 2026, at 18:11:36 UTC. As of July 19, there were 231,533 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool.
This year, the Government of Canada invited 97,612 Express Entry candidates, including 6,450 PNP candidates.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita #immigration_to_canada, #pnp
July 21, 2026
