Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals an increase in invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a draw targeting Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience, the immigration department issued 250 ITAs. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429 and had to create an Express Entry profile before a specified deadline.

Express Entry Draws Overview for 2026

Draw date	Draw Type	CRS cut-off score	ITAs issued
March 5	Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	429	250
March 4	French-Language proficiency	397	5,500
March 3	Canadian Experience Class	508	4,000
March 2	Provincial Nominee Program	710	264
February 20	Healthcare and social services	467	4,000
February 19	Physicians with Canadian work experience	169	391
February 17	Canadian Experience Class	508	6,000
February 16	Provincial Nominee Program	789	279
February 6	French-Language proficiency	400	8