Canada’s Immigration Department, IRCC, has recently conducted an Express Entry draw issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in the Trades Occupations category. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 477 and had to create an Express Entry profile before a specified deadline.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2026
| Date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French-Language proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 478 | 3,500 |