Express Entry Update — August 17, 2026

What You Should Do

• -Check your current CRS score and compare it to recent cutoffs at canada.ca/express-entry. If your score is at or above 516, you may be competitive for the next Canadian Experience Class draw; if above 391, consider whether you qualify for French-Language Proficiency draws.
• -If you work in a transport occupation, verify your eligibility for Transport Occupations category-based draws by confirming you have at least 6 months of continuous work experience in an eligible occupation within the past 3 years. Review the full eligible occupation list in the Ministerial Instructions at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html.
• -If your Express Entry profile was created before October 11, 2025 at 14:55:49 UTC and your CRS score is 470 or higher, confirm your profile is still active and up to date — tie-breaking rules mean your profile timestamp directly affects your invitation eligibility.
• -Review the full 2026 draw history at canadavisa.com/express-entry-invitations-to-apply-issued.html to identify which draw type best matches your profile and plan accordingly.