Canada conducted its latest Express Entry invitation round on September 15, 2026, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this round was 519.
The latest round was Express Entry Draw #443 and focused specifically on candidates with eligible Canadian work experience. The Canadian Experience Class provides a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers who have gained qualifying work experience in Canada and meet the program's eligibility requirements.
Canada Express Entry Draw #443: Key Details
✅ Invitation Round: #443
✅ Date of Round: September 15, 2026
✅ Type of Draw: Canadian Experience Class
✅ Number of ITAs Issued: 2,000
✅ CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 519
About the September 15 Express Entry Draw
The September 15 draw was a Canadian Experience Class-specific Express Entry draw, meaning the invitations were issued to candidates who met the requirements of the CEC.
The Canadian Experience Class is intended for skilled workers who have acquired eligible Canadian work experience. Generally, candidates need at least one year of eligible skilled work experience, or 1,560 hours, in Canada within the three years before applying. The work experience must have been obtained while authorized to work in Canada and must meet the program's occupational requirements.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS considers factors such as age, education, language proficiency, Canadian and foreign work experience, and other applicable factors.
In this draw, the lowest CRS score among invited candidates was 519. Candidates with scores meeting or exceeding the cut-off could receive an ITA, subject to the applicable tie-breaking rule.
Purpose of the Draw
The main purpose of a Canadian Experience Class draw is to select skilled workers who already have qualifying Canadian work experience and invite them to apply for permanent residence.
Through Express Entry, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts different types of invitation rounds based on Canada's immigration priorities. CEC draws provide a pathway for eligible temporary residents and other skilled workers with Canadian experience to transition to permanent residence.
Receiving an ITA does not automatically guarantee permanent residence. Invited candidates must submit a complete application within the required timeframe and continue to meet eligibility and admissibility requirements.
Impact on Canadian Immigration
The latest draw provides 2,000 skilled workers with Canadian experience an opportunity to move forward with their permanent residence applications. This can support Canada's broader immigration objectives by helping retain workers who have already gained professional experience and established themselves in the Canadian workforce.
For candidates currently in the Express Entry pool, the 519 CRS cut-off highlights the importance of maintaining a competitive CRS score. Candidates may be able to improve their ranking by strengthening factors such as language scores, education, or eligible work experience, depending on their individual circumstances.
The September 15, 2026, Express Entry draw therefore gives another group of CEC candidates an opportunity to pursue Canadian permanent residence, with 2,000 ITAs issued at a CRS cut-off of 519.
Canada Express Entry Draw List 2026
Total ITAs issued in 2026: 128732