03/17/2026
New Express Entry draw announced!
On March 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a CRS cut-off of 507.
This is the lowest CEC CRS score since August 2024, showing a clear downward trend from 515 in December 2025 to 507 today.
The drop signals that Canada is continuing to prioritize candidates with Canadian work experience, giving more temporary workers and graduates already in the country a chance at Permanent Residence.
Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) now have 60 days to submit their complete PR application. With the 500–510 CRS range becoming more competitive, upcoming draws could potentially see even lower cutoffs.
If your CRS score is close to 500, the next draw could be your opportunity!