Express Entry Update — June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The most recent Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on May 27, 2026 issued 3,000 ITAs at a CRS cutoff of 518, while a French-language draw on May 28 issued 4,500 ITAs at a cutoff of 409 — among the lowest French cutoffs of 2026.
As of June 9, 2026, no Express Entry draw had taken place that week — breaking IRCC's pattern of holding CEC draws every second Tuesday and PNP draws every second Monday, with no official explanation provided.
CEC cutoff scores have ranged from 507 to 518 across draws in 2026, while French-language cutoffs have swung widely between 393 and 419, reflecting significant variability in the eligible French-speaking pool.
What You Should Do
- Check your current CRS score and compare it against recent cutoffs (518 for CEC, ~400–419 for French-language) using the official CRS tool at canada.ca/express-entry to assess your competitiveness.
- If you are a French-language candidate, monitor the IRCC 'Rounds of invitations' page at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html for the next French-language draw, which has occurred every month in 2026.
- If you were expecting a CEC or PNP draw this week (week of June 9), check the IRCC rounds page daily — draws may be delayed by one or more days based on recent patterns.
Sources
Topics Covered
CRS Cutoff Trends: CEC cutoffs in 2026 have ranged from 507 to 518; the May 27 draw issued 3,000 ITAs at 518. French-language cutoffs have ranged from 393 to 419, with the May 28 draw at 409.
Category-Based Selection System: IRCC continued category-based draws in 2026 for French-language proficiency, CEC, Trades, Healthcare, and Senior Managers. French-language draws have occurred every month of 2026, reflecting IRCC's francophone admissions target of approximately 9% outside Quebec.
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