Express Entry round-up, July 20–23: Canadian Experience Class at 516

Between July 20 and 23, 2026, IRCC held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 7,515 invitations to apply.

This period's draws

Between July 20 and 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 7,515 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.

Round #427 (July 20), Provincial Nominee Program: 511 invitations, minimum CRS 744.

Round #428 (July 21), Canadian Experience Class: 2,000 invitations, minimum CRS 516.

Round #429 (July 22), French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum CRS 399.

Round #430 (July 23), Skilled military recruits: 4 invitations, minimum CRS 368.

What it means

Provincial Nominee Program: cut-off 744, up 36 from the previous draw in this category (July 6, 708); 511 invitations versus 534.

Canadian Experience Class: cut-off 516, down 1 from the previous draw in this category (July 7, 517); invitations unchanged at 2,000.

French-language proficiency: cut-off 399, down 21 from the previous draw in this category (July 9, 420); invitations unchanged at 5,000.

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.

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.