Express Entry Update — April 11, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The most recent Express Entry draw (#408) was held on April 2, 2026, issuing 3,000 invitations for Trade Occupations with a CRS cutoff of 477
Between January 5 and April 2, 2026, IRCC held 20 Express Entry draws issuing 58,830 invitations total, with category-based draws dominating over general draws
CEC cutoffs remained stable in Q1 2026 between 507-511, while French language proficiency draws had cutoffs as low as 393, and Physicians category set a record low of 169
What You Should Do
- Check your CRS score at canada.ca/express-entry to see if you qualify for upcoming draws
- If you work in trades occupations, prepare your NOC documentation as the latest draw targeted these occupations at CRS 477
- Take French language tests (TEF/TCF) if you can demonstrate proficiency, as French draws have significantly lower cutoffs (393 vs 507+ for CEC)
Sources
Topics Covered
Category-Based Express Entry System: 2026 shows IRCC's decisive shift toward category-based draws over general draws, with 10 active categories including new ones launched in February.
CRS Cutoff Trends: Q1 2026 cutoffs varied dramatically by category: CEC stable at 507-511, French draws as low as 393, and Physicians setting record low of 169.
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