Canada has released the latest Express Entry profile distribution, showing noticeable changes in the candidate pool between July 5 and July 19, 2026. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the total number of profiles in the Express Entry pool dropped by 3,594 during this two-week period.

The latest update also shows that the number of candidates with higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores declined. Almost every CRS score range above 420 recorded fewer candidates compared to the previous update. The number of profiles with CRS scores above 500 also decreased during this period.  

The updated figures give candidates a better understanding of the current competition within the Express Entry system and how the pool continues to change after each invitation round. 

Latest Express Entry Pool Distribution

The following table compares the composition of the Express Entry pool as of July 19 with the distribution as of July 5 (the previous update):

CRS Score Range July 5 July 19 Difference
0–300 7,873 7,836 -37
301–350 17,513 17,490 -23
351–400 51,096 51,107 +11
401–410 12,144 12,339 +195
411–420 12,383 12,460 +77
421–430 12,870 11,961 -909
431–440 14,127 13,437 -690
441–450 14,294 13,680 -614
451–460 15,378 14,879 -499
461–470 16,499 16,086 -413
471–480 16,198 16,119 -79
481–490 12,555 12,615 +60
491–500 13,061 12,880 -181
501–600 18,611 18,133 -478
601–1,200 525 511 -14
Total 235,127 231,533 -3,594

The biggest decline was seen in the 421- 430 CRS score range, which lost 909 profiles. Other score ranges above 430 also recorded steady decreases. Overall, the number of candidates with CRS scores between 601 and 1,200 fell from 525 to 511, while the number of candidates scoring between 501 and 600 also declined.

Express Entry Pool Competitiveness As Of July 19

The table below provides insight into Express Entry pool competitiveness by showing the proportion of candidates in each Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range alongside the percentile ranges associated with the upper and lower limits of that range.

The figures are calculated using Express Entry pool data from July 19.

CRS Score Range Number Of Candidates Cumulative Percentile Range Percentage
0–300 7,836 7,836 0.00%–3.38% 3.38%
301–350 17,490 25,326 3.38%–10.94% 7.55%
351–400 51,107 76,433 10.94%–33.01% 22.07%
401–410 12,339 88,772 33.01%–38.34% 5.33%
411–420 12,460 101,232 38.34%–43.72% 5.38%
421–430 11,961 113,193 43.72%–48.89% 5.17%
431–440 13,437 126,630 48.89%–54.69% 5.80%
441–450 13,680 140,310 54.69%–60.60% 5.91%
451–460 14,879 155,189 60.60%–67.03% 6.43%
461–470 16,086 171,275 67.03%–73.97% 6.95%
471–480 16,119 187,394 73.97%–80.94% 6.96%
481–490 12,615 200,009 80.94%–86.38% 5.45%
491–500 12,880 212,889 86.38%–91.95% 5.56%
501–600 18,133 231,022 91.95%–99.78% 7.83%
601–1,200 511 231,533 99.78%–100.00% 0.22%

These figures show where candidates fall within the current Express Entry pool. The percentile ranges represent the share of candidates who have CRS scores equal to or below the upper limit of each score band. Since every score range contains multiple CRS scores, the percentiles are shown as ranges rather than a single value.

Recent Draws Not Included In The Latest Pool Data

IRCC did not include the two invitation rounds held on July 20 and July 21 in the July 19 Express Entry distribution.

Date Of Draw Round Type Invitations Issued CRS Score Of Lowest-Ranked Candidate
July 20 Provincial Nominee Program 511 744
July 21 Canadian Experience Class 2,000 516

Since these two draws took place after July 19, their impact will appear in the next Express Entry profile distribution.

What Caused The Changes In The Express Entry Pool?

Between July 5 and July 19, IRCC conducted four Express Entry invitation rounds. During this period, a total of 8,034 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued.

Date Of Draw Round Type Invitations Issued CRS Score Of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited
July 6 Provincial Nominee Program 534 708
July 7 Canadian Experience Class 2,000 517
July 9 French-Language proficiency 5,000 420
July 10 Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience 500 392

These invitation rounds helped reduce the size of the Express Entry pool, especially in the higher CRS score ranges, as many eligible candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence.

How Does The Express Entry System Work?

Express Entry is Canada’s main system for managing applications for economic immigration outside Quebec. Candidates must first qualify under at least one of the following federal immigration programs:

Eligible candidates receive a Comprehensive Ranking System score based on factors such as age, education, language ability, and work experience. IRCC regularly conducts invitation rounds and selects the highest-ranking candidates for permanent residence.

Canada also holds category-based Express Entry draws for candidates with specific skills or qualifications that match labour market needs. These include French-language proficiency and occupations such as healthcare and social services, trades, STEM, education, and transport.

In 2026, Canadian Experience Class draws have recorded CRS cut-off scores between 507 and 518, while healthcare and social services draws have had lower cut-offs ranging from 462 to 476.

Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply generally have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Express Entry continues to be one of Canada’s fastest immigration pathways, while provincial nominee applications submitted through the base Provincial Nominee Program usually require a longer review period.

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