# Canada Express Entry immigration draws

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canada-express-entry-immigration-draws
> Updated: 2026-09-16T10:11:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its Express Entry draws to facilitate permanent residence for skilled workers. In August 2026, the IRCC issued 1,000 invitations specifically targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523.

By mid-September 2026, the IRCC expanded its targeting. A CEC draw on September 15 issued 2,000 invitations with a slightly lower minimum CRS score of 519. Additionally, on September 16, a specialized draw issued 250 invitations to senior managers with Canadian work experience, requiring a minimum CRS score of 389.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Canada issues Express Entry invitations for CEC and senior managers

Canada's IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates with a 519 CRS score and 250 invitations to senior managers with a 389 CRS score in mid-September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-issues-express-entry-invitations-for-cec-and-senior-managers

### 2026-08-19: Canada invites 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence via the Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw, requiring a minimum CRS score of 523.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-invites-1000-candidates-to-apply-for-permanent-residence

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Cite as: Canada Express Entry immigration draws. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canada-express-entry-immigration-draws