Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 391; andCreated an Express Entry candidate profile before 11:32 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on March 18, 2026. See how competitive your Express Entry profile isSummary of Express Entry drawsIRCC's August 6 French-language draw features the lowest cutoff score seen for this draw type since March 2025, and reflects IRCC's continued prioritization of increasing francophone immigration outside Quebec. With this draw, IRCC has now conducted 45 Express Entry selection rounds in 2026. Canada’s Express Entry draws in 2026 have largely favoured candidates already in Canada, namely provincial nominees and individuals with Canadian work experience.