Between August 4 and 7, 2026, IRCC held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,807 invitations to apply.
This period's draws
Between August 4 and 7, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 4 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,807 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.
Round #431 (August 4), Provincial Nominee Program: 507 invitations, minimum CRS 768.
Round #432 (August 5), Canadian Experience Class: 3,000 invitations, minimum CRS 516.
Round #433 (August 6), French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum CRS 391.
Round #434 (August 7), Transport occupations: 300 invitations, minimum CRS 470.
What it means
Provincial Nominee Program: cut-off 768, up 24 from the previous draw in this category (July 20, 744); 507 invitations versus 511.
Canadian Experience Class: cut-off 516, unchanged from the previous draw in this category (July 21, 516); 3,000 invitations versus 2,000.
French-language proficiency: cut-off 391, down 8 from the previous draw in this category (July 22, 399); 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.
Key points
- 4 rounds, 8,807 invitations in total
- Canadian Experience Class: minimum CRS 516, 3,000 invitations
- Lowest cut-off this period: 391 (French-language proficiency)
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.