Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second-ever Express Entry draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.
The latest category-based draw was held on July 10, 2026, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on attracting experienced senior-level professionals who are already contributing to the Canadian workforce.
To qualify for an invitation, candidates were required to:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 392.
- Submit their Express Entry profile before 1:46 a.m. UTC on March 15, 2026.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: July 10, 2026
- Draw Type: Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience
- Number of Invitations: 500
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 392
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| July 10 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 392 | 500 |
| July 9 | French Language Proficiency | 420 | 5,000 |
| July 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 517 | 2,000 |
| July 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 708 | 534 |
| June 25 | Healthcare and Social Services | 475 | 4,000 |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28 | French Language Proficiency | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French Language Proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
The draw represents another step in Canada’s targeted immigration strategy, which aims to address labour market needs by selecting candidates with valuable Canadian work experience.
Lower CRS Score Creates More Opportunities
This marks the second Express Entry draw specifically for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience in 2026.
Compared with the first draw held on March 5, the latest invitation round featured a significantly lower CRS cut-off score:
- March 5, 2026: CRS 429 – 250 ITAs
- July 10, 2026: CRS 392 – 500 ITAs
The 37-point drop in the CRS requirement, along with the increase in invitations, may provide greater opportunities for eligible senior managers already working in Canada to receive permanent residence invitations.
Express Entry Trends in 2026
With this latest draw, IRCC has now conducted 38 Express Entry rounds in 2026.
This year’s invitation rounds have largely focused on candidates who are already established in Canada or possess skills that meet the country’s economic priorities.
The main Express Entry categories targeted this year include:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare and Social Services
- Physicians with Canadian work experience
- Senior Managers with Canadian work experience
- Skilled Trades
This approach reflects Canada’s continued efforts to retain experienced workers and address labour shortages across key sectors.
More Than 92,000 Invitations Issued in 2026
To date, IRCC has issued 92,101 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system during 2026.
The invitations have been distributed across the following categories:
- Canadian Experience Class: 43,250 ITAs
- French-Language Proficiency: 35,500 ITAs
- Healthcare and Social Services: 8,000 ITAs
- Provincial Nominee Program: 5,939 ITAs
- Trades: 3,000 ITAs
- Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 750 ITAs
- Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 662 ITAs
What This Means for Applicants
The latest draw demonstrates Canada’s continued commitment to retaining experienced professionals already working in the country. Senior managers with eligible Canadian work experience may now have an improved opportunity to qualify for permanent residence, especially following the lower CRS requirement in this round.
Candidates should keep their Express Entry profiles updated, monitor upcoming category-based draws, and explore every opportunity to strengthen their CRS score.
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