Between July 6 and 10, 2026, IRCC held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,034 invitations to apply.
This period's draws
Between July 6 and 10, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,034 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.
Round #423 (July 6), Provincial Nominee Program: 534 invitations, minimum CRS 708.
Round #424 (July 7), Canadian Experience Class: 2,000 invitations, minimum CRS 517.
Round #425 (July 9), French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum CRS 420.
Round #426 (July 10), Senior managers with Canadian work experience: 500 invitations, minimum CRS 392.
What it means
Provincial Nominee Program: cut-off 708, down 22 from the previous draw in this category (June 22, 730); 534 invitations versus 955.
Canadian Experience Class: cut-off 517, up 1 from the previous draw in this category (June 23, 516); 2,000 invitations versus 4,000.
French-language proficiency: cut-off 420, up 11 from the previous draw in this category (May 28, 409); 5,000 invitations versus 4,500.
Provincial Nominee Program scores include the 600 points awarded for a nomination, which is why that cut-off is much higher than the others.
Category-based rounds invite only candidates who meet the category's criteria, such as work experience in a listed occupation or strong French, so their cut-offs are usually lower than in rounds open to all programs.
What you can do
Estimate your score with our CRS calculator and compare it with recent cut-offs; the full list of rounds is on our Express Entry draws page. Candidates with strong French (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) should watch the French-language proficiency rounds. To find out whether you qualify for a category or how to raise your score, book an assessment.
Key points
- 4 rounds, 8,034 invitations in total
- Canadian Experience Class: minimum CRS 517, 2,000 invitations
- Lowest cut-off this period: 392 (Senior managers with Canadian work experience)
Based on official information available at the time of the announcement. General information only, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; IRCC and provincial websites prevail.