Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, closing out March 2026.
To be eligible for this Express Entry CEC draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509
- An Express Entry profile created before 8:27 a.m. (UTC) on March 18, 2026
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: March 31, 2026
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
- Number of Invitations: 2,250
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 509
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| 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 |
This draw marks the nineteenth Express Entry draw of 2026 and the sixth Canadian Experience Class-specific draw this year, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on in-Canada applicants.
In 2026, Express Entry draws have primarily targeted candidates already residing in Canada, especially those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience, aligning with the country’s evolving immigration priorities.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 7 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
So far in 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 55,830 ITAs across multiple Express Entry draw categories, demonstrating strong immigration activity and consistent invitation rounds.
Total ITAs Issued by Draw Type (2026)
| Draw Type | Total Number of Invitations |
| Canadian Experience Class | 30,250 |
| French-language proficiency | 18,000 |
| Healthcare & social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2,939 |
| Physicians with Canadian experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian experience | 250 |
