Express Entry Update — April 15, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On April 14, IRCC issued 2,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a CRS cut-off of 515 — the highest CEC cut-off score recorded in 2026.
On April 15, IRCC held a French-Language proficiency draw issuing 4,000 ITAs with a CRS cut-off of 419.
On April 13, a PNP-specific draw issued 324 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 786; as of April 12, the Express Entry pool contains 233,555 candidates.
What You Should Do
- Check your current CRS score using the official CRS calculator at canada.ca/express-entry to see if you are above the new CEC benchmark of 515.
- If you are a French-language speaker, verify your language test scores (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) are current and uploaded to your Express Entry profile — French draws have had cut-offs as low as 393–419 in 2026, making this one of the most accessible pathways.
- If you have a provincial nomination, confirm your Express Entry profile reflects the nomination to receive the 600-point boost; PNP draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 802.
- Review the full 2026 draw history table at cicnews.com to identify which draw type best fits your profile and plan accordingly.
Sources
Topics Covered
CRS Cutoff Trends: The April 14 CEC draw set a new 2026 high of 515 CRS, while the April 15 French-language draw came in at 419 and the April 13 PNP draw at 786.
Category-Based Selection System: April draws continued the category-based approach with separate rounds for CEC, PNP, French-language proficiency, Trades, Healthcare, and Senior Managers — all with distinct CRS cut-offs.
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