Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued another round of invitations through the Express Entry system.
The latest draw invited 2,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System score of at least 518. They also needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 8:48 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time on February 13, 2026.
Candidates who received an invitation can now submit their permanent residence application to the federal government. The Canadian Experience Class is designed for skilled workers who have gained eligible work experience in Canada and want to become permanent residents.
Foreign nationals already living in Canada may also have access to a bridging open work permit after submitting their permanent residence application through Express Entry.
If an existing work permit expires while an eligible candidate is waiting for the new permit application to be finalized, the person may continue working under maintained status, provided the required conditions are met and the person remains in Canada.
Eligible family members may also qualify for an open work permit.
Latest Express Entry Draw
The latest selection took place on September 29 and issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was 518.
The latest draw followed a provincial nominee selection held on September 28, which issued 733 invitations with a minimum score of 725.
Express Entry selections in September have included candidates with Canadian work experience, provincial nominees, senior managers, healthcare workers, and physicians.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| September 29 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 2,000 |
| September 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 733 |
| September 16 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 389 | 250 |
| September 15 | Canadian Experience Class | 519 | 2,000 |
| September 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 734 | 576 |
| September 4 | Healthcare and social services | 475 | 3,500 |
| September 3 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 198 | 229 |
| September 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 521 | 2,000 |
| August 31 | Provincial Nominee Program | 697 | 562 |
| August 19 | French-Language proficiency | 382 | 5,000 |
| August 18 | Canadian Experience Class | 523 | 1,000 |
| August 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 760 | 442 |
| August 7 | Transport | 470 | 300 |
| August 6 | French-Language proficiency | 391 | 5,000 |
| August 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| August 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| July 23 | Skilled Military Recruits | 368 | 4 |
| July 22 | French-Language proficiency | 399 | 5,000 |
| July 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| July 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |
| 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 | 786 | 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 |
Canadian Work Experience Remains A Major Focus
With the latest round complete, Canada has held 58 Express Entry draws in 2026.
Candidates with Canadian connections have remained an important part of the selection system. This includes provincial nominees and workers who have gained eligible work experience in Canada.
The Canadian Experience Class has accounted for a significant share of invitations issued this year. Other major selection groups have included French-language candidates, healthcare workers, provincial nominees, and candidates in specialized occupations.
Express Entry Draws By Category
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 19 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 17 |
| French-Language proficiency | 10 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 3 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 3 |
| Trades | 1 |
| Transport | 1 |
| Skilled Military Recruits | 1 |
Invitations Issued In 2026
During 2026, IRCC has issued 131,715 invitations through the Express Entry system across different draw categories.
The Canadian Experience Class has received the largest share of invitations so far, followed by French-language proficiency selections. Healthcare and social services, provincial nominee, trades, transport, physician, senior manager, and skilled military selections have also contributed to the overall total.
Express Entry Invitations By Draw Type
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 55,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 50,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9,270 |
| Healthcare and social services | 11,500 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Transport | 300 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 891 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1,000 |
| Skilled Military Recruits | 4 |
The latest Canadian Experience Class draw shows that candidates with eligible Canadian work experience continue to be selected through Express Entry. Candidates who receive an invitation must submit a complete permanent residence application within the required period.
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