Trade Draw #447: 3,500 Invitations Issued at CRS 476

Details	Results
Date	October 1, 2026
Round type	Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3
Invitations issued	3,500
Lowest CRS score	476
Rank required	3,500 or above
Tie-breaking rule	May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC

Draw #	Date	Round Type	Invitations	CRS Cut-off
447	October 1, 2026	Trades Occupations	3,500	476
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

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: 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 Stay updated with the latest Canada Express Entry draws, CRS cut-offs and Canadian immigration news.

Canada has invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system in the latest selection round reported on September 16, 2026. The reported draw had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 389 and targeted candidates eligible under the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience category. Canada’s official Express Entry system uses category-based selection to identify candidates who meet specific economic priorities. Candidates in a category-based draw must first qualify for one of the immigration programs managed through Express Entry and then meet the requirements of the particular category. Canada Express Entry Draw on September 16, 2026 The latest selection targeted senior managers who have qualifying Canadian work experience. According to the reported results, the draw issued: Express Entry Draw Details Date September 16, 2026 Category Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience Invitations issued 250 CRS cut-off 389 Tie-breaking date September 1, 2026 Tie-breaking time 11:05 p.m. UTC IRCC explains that in category-based rounds, candidates who meet the category requirements are ranked according to their CRS scores, and the highest-ranking eligible candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence. Who Can Qualify for Canada’s Senior Manager Express Entry Category? The Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience category is one of Canada’s current Express Entry category-based selection categories. According to IRCC, candidates must: The 12 months of experience do not have to be continuous. Eligible Senior Manager Occupations IRCC currently lists four occupations under the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience category: NOC 2021 Occupation TEER 00012 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services 0 00013 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 0 00014 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services 0 00015 Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities 0 These occupations are specifically identified by IRCC for the senior-manager category. Is Senior Management Experience Alone Enough? No. Having a senior management position does not automatically make someone eligible for an Express Entry invitation. Candidates must first meet the requirements of an eligible Express Entry program. IRCC states that candidates participating in category-based selection must meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry and satisfy the requirements of the relevant category. The three Express Entry programs are: After creating an Express Entry profile, eligible candidates enter the pool and receive a CRS score. IRCC then identifies candidates who meet the requirements of a particular category and ranks them according to their CRS score. What Does a CRS Score of 389 Mean? The reported CRS cut-off for the September 16, 2026 senior-manager draw was 389. The CRS is the points-based system IRCC uses to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool. IRCC’s official rounds-of-invitations page records the number of invitations issued and the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited in each round. A CRS cut-off from one draw does not guarantee the same cut-off in a future draw. The cut-off can change depending on factors such as: Therefore, candidates should not treat 389 as a permanent minimum score for future senior-manager draws. What Happens After Receiving an Express Entry ITA? An Invitation to Apply (ITA) is an invitation to submit an application for permanent residence. It is not itself a permanent residence approval. IRCC says that candidates who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence. Applicants must provide the documents required for their particular application, which can include: IRCC assesses the application based on program eligibility, the accuracy of information provided in the Express Entry profile, category eligibility and admissibility to Canada. Can an Express Entry Candidate Get a Bridging Open Work Permit? Some Express Entry applicants in Canada may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). However, receiving an Express Entry ITA does not by itself make someone eligible for a BOWP. IRCC specifically states that an Express Entry BOWP applicant must have: IRCC also makes an important distinction between an Express Entry profile and a permanent residence application: Submitting a profile to the Express Entry pool is not the same as applying for permanent residence. Therefore, a candidate who has only created an Express Entry profile or received an ITA should not assume that they can immediately apply for a BOWP. What If Your Work Permit Expires? Eligible applicants may be able to maintain their status as workers while their application is being processed, depending on when and how they applied and whether they meet the requirements. IRCC states that BOWP applicants can have an expired work permit if they have maintained their status as a worker, or may qualify to restore their status in certain circumstances. There is also an important travel consideration. IRCC states that applicants can leave Canada while their BOWP application is being processed, but if they leave Canada after their work permit has expired, they cannot work until the new work permit application is approved. Applicants should therefore carefully review their individual work-permit situation before travelling or allowing their status to expire. Why the Senior Manager Category Matters Senior managers with Canadian work experience now have a specific category through which they may be selected under Express Entry. IRCC’s category-based selection system is designed to support identified economic objectives. The department says categories are selected using labour-market information and projections, along with input from provinces, territories and other stakeholders. The senior-manager category is specifically focused on candidates with qualifying Canadian work experience in four NOC 2021 occupations. Key Facts About Canada’s Senior Manager Express Entry Category Here are the most important points for candidates: Frequently Asked Questions What was the CRS cut-off for the September 16, 2026 senior-manager draw? The reported CRS cut-off was 389, with 250 invitations issued. How many senior managers received invitations? The September 16 draw reported 250 invitations to apply for permanent residence. How much Canadian work experience is required for the senior-manager category? IRCC currently requires at least 12 months of full-time Canadian work experience, or an equivalent amount of

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