Canada holds its largest category-based Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of ITAs, i.e., invitations to apply through the Express Entry system.

In this draw, the department issued 8,500 ITAs to applicants with French language proficiency.

To be considered, applicants needed to meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400
  • Created an Express Entry profile before 11:11 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), on February 3, 2026

Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026

Draw DateDraw TypeCRS Cut-Off ScoreITAs Issued
February 6French-Language Proficiency 4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program 749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

This draw is the sixth Express Entry selection held in 2026.

So far this year, IRCC has focused on inviting applicants already in Canada, especially those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.

Draw TypeNumber Of Draws
Canadian Experience Class2
Provincial Nominee Program2
French-Language proficiency1

In 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 24,178 ITAs across the following draw types:

Draw TypeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class14,000
French-Language proficiency8,500
Provincial Nominee Program1,255

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