Canada held its latest Express Entry draw on September 29, 2026, inviting 2,000 candidates through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
The minimum CRS score was 518, down from 519 in the previous CEC draw on September 15, 2026.
Express Entry Draw #446 Results
| Details | Results |
|---|---|
| Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score | 518 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC |
September 2026 Express Entry Draws
| Draw # | Date | Round Type | Invitations | CRS Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | September 29, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 |
| 445 | September 28, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 |
| 444 | September 16, 2026 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 | 389 |
| 443 | September 15, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 519 |
| 442 | September 14, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 576 | 734 |
| 441 | September 4, 2026 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations | 3,500 | 475 |
| 440 | September 3, 2026 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 229 | 198 |
| 439 | September 1, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 521 |
What Does the Latest Express Entry Draw Mean?
The CRS cut-off has continued to decrease in the September CEC draws:
- September 1: CRS 521
- September 15: CRS 519
- September 29: CRS 518
A total of 6,000 invitations were issued through CEC draws in September 2026.
Candidates with a CRS score of 518 or higher may have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA), subject to the applicable tie-breaking rule and eligibility requirements.
Candidates below the cut-off can review their Express Entry profile and explore ways to improve their CRS score, such as improving language results, gaining additional eligible work experience or updating education credentials where applicable.
What Should You Do If You Received an ITA?
If you received an Invitation to Apply, you should begin preparing your permanent residence application and supporting documents.
Make sure the information in your application is accurate and consistent with your Express Entry profile, and submit the required documents within the applicable deadline.
Key Takeaways
- Draw: Express Entry #446
- Date: September 29, 2026
- Program: Canadian Experience Class
- Invitations: 2,000
- CRS cut-off: 518
- Previous CEC cut-off: 519
- September CEC invitations: 6,000
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