Express Entry round-up, October 13–16: Canadian Experience Class at 519

Between October 13 and 16, 2026, IRCC held 3 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,252 invitations to apply.

This period's draws

Between October 13 and 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 3 Express Entry rounds and issued 8,252 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.

Round #448 (October 13), Provincial Nominee Program: 752 invitations, minimum CRS 772.

Round #449 (October 15), Canadian Experience Class: 2,500 invitations, minimum CRS 519.

Round #450 (October 16), French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum CRS 435.

What it means

Provincial Nominee Program: cut-off 772, up 47 from the previous draw in this category (September 28, 725); 752 invitations versus 733.

Canadian Experience Class: cut-off 519, up 1 from the previous draw in this category (September 29, 518); 2,500 invitations versus 2,000.

French-language proficiency: cut-off 435, up 53 from the previous draw in this category (August 19, 382); 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.