Express Entry Year in Review

🇨🇦 2026 Draw Summary

53 rounds completed through Jan 20, 2026 Live Data
53
Total Draws
+18 from 2025
126,156
Invitations
+64,587 from 2025
542
Average CRS
-69 from 2025
169–805
CRS Range
Min – Max

2026 vs 2025 (Year-to-Date)

Live
Total Draws
2026 53
2025 35
+18 more draws
Total ITAs
2026 126,156
2025 61,569
+64,587 more ITAs
Average CRS
2026 542
2025 611
-69 points lower
Top Programs Provincial Nominee Program Canadian Experience Class

Year-over-year comparison of Express Entry draws shows how Canada's immigration priorities evolve. Changes in draw frequency, CRS cutoff scores, and total invitations reflect broader policy shifts and labour market needs.

CRS Score Trajectory

2026
CRS Cutoff Score
Period Average

Draw-by-Draw Results

53 draws
No. Date Program CRS ITAs Tie-Break
#391 Jan 20, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program 746 681 2025-11-19 04:09:11
#390 Jan 7, 2026 Canadian Experience Class 511 8,000 2025-06-10 15:59:25
#389 Jan 5, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program 711 574 2025-10-06 01:54:31
#391 Jan 20, 2026
Provincial Nominee Program
CRS Cutoff
746
ITAs Issued 681
#390 Jan 7, 2026
Canadian Experience Class
CRS Cutoff
511
ITAs Issued 8,000
#389 Jan 5, 2026
Provincial Nominee Program
CRS Cutoff
711
ITAs Issued 574