Canada has conducted another targeted Express Entry draw, focusing on Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. The latest round highlights the country’s continued effort to retain experienced leadership talent already working in Canada.

On March 5, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under Ministerial Instructions #402. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429 to receive an invitation.

Express Entry Draw Results – March 5, 2026

Category: Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience
Number of Invitations Issued: 250
Minimum CRS Score: 429
Rank Required: 250 or above
Date & Time of Round: March 5, 2026 at 11:49:49 UTC
Tie-Breaking Rule: August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 UTC

Under the tie-breaking rule, candidates with a CRS score of 429 were invited only if they had submitted their Express Entry profiles on or before August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 UTC.

If more than one candidate had the lowest CRS score, the cut-off was determined based on the date and time their profiles were submitted.

Why This Senior Manager Draw Matters

This targeted draw recognizes the value of experienced senior professionals already contributing to Canada’s economy through Canadian work experience. By prioritizing these candidates, Canada aims to:

  • Retain high-level management talent already working in Canada
  • Support businesses that rely on experienced leadership
  • Strengthen economic growth through skilled managerial professionals
  • Provide a direct pathway to permanent residence for qualified senior managers

Express Entry Snapshot (Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience)

Draw Date: March 5, 2026
Invitations Issued: 250
Minimum CRS Score: 429

This draw reflects IRCC’s targeted approach to immigration, focusing on experienced professionals who have already demonstrated their ability to work and succeed in Canada.

🎉 Congratulations to the 250 candidates who received Invitations to Apply!

For senior professionals with Canadian work experience, targeted Express Entry draws like this provide an important pathway to Canadian permanent residence in 2026.