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IRCC has announced its latest Canada Express Entry Draw under the Canadian Experience Class category, aimed at attracting skilled professionals to immigrate to the country and become permanent residents of Canada.
The latest Canadian Experience Class draw was issued on January 21, 2026, inviting 6,000 invitations with a CRS score of 509. To be eligible for the latest CEC draw, applicants need:
❖ Minimum CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 509
❖ The profile to be created before 4:35 a.m., UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) on October 29, 2026.
On January 20, 2026, IRCC also invited 681 ITAs under the Provincial Nominee Program with a CRS score of 746. The PNP draw was marked as the third draw for the year and second in the same category.
CEC Latest Draw
The latest CEC draw is considered the fourth draw for the year 2026 and the second Canadian Experience Class draw till date. The previous CEC draw was issued on January 7, the first ever CEC draw, inviting 8,000 invitations with a CRS score of 511. The latest CEC draw has been regarded as the lowest amongst all the CEC draws since September 2024.
Express Entry Draws in 2026
During the first month of the year, IRCC has announced its latest draw, the fourth in the month. With a total of 14,000 invitations issued for the Canadian Experience Class category, underline the importance of skilled professionals with Canadian work experience in the country.
Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Score | ITAs Issued |
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 |
With a total of 15,255 ITAs issued thus far in 2026, across two major categories, Provincial Nominee Program and Canadian Experience Class, IRCC has expressed the accelerating demand of skilled and competent professionals in the country.
Key Trends for the Canada Express Entry Draws in 2026
Express entry Draws in 2026 have primarily seen its shift towards more experienced and competent professionals within the immigration process. The country now focuses on professionals who will be considered as an asset to their economy while fulfilling the need of professionals in the Canadian labour market. Despite focusing on category based selection like the previous year, Canada has laid its foundation for professionals particularly with Canadian work experience. Professionals with Canadian work experience are often taken on priority basis because of their accumulated knowledge about the country’s economy and resources, leaving inexperienced candidates behind in the immigration pool.
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