Express Entry 2026: How Category-Based Selection Is Shaping Candidate Strategy
In 2026, Canadian Experience Class and category-based rounds remain important in Express Entry. Learn how to assess this trend without assuming an invitation.
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In 2026, Canadian Experience Class and category-based rounds remain important in Express Entry. Learn how to assess this trend without assuming an invitation.
Read moreAs of July 15, 2026, IRCC has paused new interest-to-sponsor forms and invitations under the Parents and Grandparents Program. Applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Read moreQuebec has allowed online submission of Quebec Experience Program applications in Arrima since July 2, 2026. Learn what to review before submitting your permanent selection application.
Read moreMIFI is prioritizing certain PSTQ permanent selection applications already filed by workers whose permits have expired or will expire soon. Learn the conditions and limits.
Read moreCo-op placements, practicums and internships in Canada: the conditions international students should check before beginning a placement in 2026.
Read morePEQ update as of August 10, 2026: MIFI has not published an application counter, and no numerical cap applies during the current intake period.
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Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #437 on August 19, 2026: 5,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 382.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #436 on August 18, 2026: 1,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 523.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #435 on August 17, 2026: 442 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 760.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #434 on August 7, 2026: 300 invitations in Transport occupations and a minimum CRS score of 470.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #433 on August 6, 2026: 5,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 391.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #432 on August 5, 2026: 3,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 516.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #431 on August 4, 2026: 507 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 768.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #430 on July 23, 2026: 4 invitations in Skilled military recruits and a minimum CRS score of 368.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #429 on July 22, 2026: 5,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 399.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #428 on July 21, 2026: 2,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 516.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #427 on July 20, 2026: 511 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 744.
Read moreIRCC issued a record-breaking 8,500 invitations targeting French-language proficiency on February 6, 2026. Minimum CRS score: 400 points. The largest Francophone draw in Express Entry history. Full analysis and strategies.
Read moreIRCC conducted an Express Entry draw on January 29, 2026. Minimum CRS score: 485 points. 4,500 invitations issued (all categories). Strategies to improve your score.
Read moreQuebec has set a 15,700-application undertaking cap for family reunification from July 2, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Learn about the categories, intake schedule and exceptions.
Read moreSince April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit for mandatory student work placements.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #426 on July 10, 2026: 500 invitations in Senior managers with Canadian work experience and a minimum CRS score of 392.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #425 on July 9, 2026: 5,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 420.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #424 on July 7, 2026: 2,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 517.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #423 on July 6, 2026: 534 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 708.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #422 on June 25, 2026: 4,000 invitations in Healthcare and social services occupations and a minimum CRS score of 475.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #421 on June 24, 2026: 271 invitations in Physicians with Canadian work experience and a minimum CRS score of 223.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #420 on June 23, 2026: 4,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 516.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #419 on June 22, 2026: 955 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 730.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #418 on May 28, 2026: 4,500 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 409.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #417 on May 27, 2026: 3,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 518.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #416 on May 25, 2026: 334 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 805.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #415 on May 11, 2026: 380 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 798.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #414 on April 29, 2026: 4,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 400.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #413 on April 28, 2026: 2,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 514.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #412 on April 27, 2026: 473 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 795.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #411 on April 15, 2026: 4,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 419.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #410 on April 14, 2026: 2,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 515.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #409 on April 13, 2026: 324 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 786.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #408 on April 2, 2026: 3,000 invitations in Trades occupations and a minimum CRS score of 477.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #407 on March 31, 2026: 2,250 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 509.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #406 on March 30, 2026: 356 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 802.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #405 on March 18, 2026: 4,000 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 393.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #404 on March 17, 2026: 4,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 507.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #403 on March 16, 2026: 362 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 742.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #402 on March 5, 2026: 250 invitations in Senior managers with Canadian work experience and a minimum CRS score of 429.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #401 on March 4, 2026: 5,500 invitations in French-language proficiency and a minimum CRS score of 397.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #400 on March 3, 2026: 4,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 508.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #399 on March 2, 2026: 264 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 710.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #398 on February 20, 2026: 4,000 invitations in Healthcare and social services occupations and a minimum CRS score of 467.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #397 on February 19, 2026: 391 invitations in Physicians with Canadian work experience and a minimum CRS score of 169.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #396 on February 17, 2026: 6,000 invitations in Canadian Experience Class and a minimum CRS score of 508.
Read moreOfficial IRCC results for Express Entry draw #395 on February 16, 2026: 279 invitations in Provincial Nominee Program and a minimum CRS score of 789.
Read moreMIFI published three invitation exercises totalling 1,797 invitations across PSTQ Streams 1, 2 and 4. Official criteria and analysis.
Read moreLearn about recent Express Entry draws and what they mean for your application in 2026.
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