Express Entry Update — May 4, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
The April 14 CEC draw hit a 2026 high CRS cut-off of 515, with 2,000 ITAs issued; the April 28 CEC draw followed at 514 with another 2,000 ITAs.
The April 29 French-Language proficiency draw issued 4,000 ITAs at a cut-off of 400, continuing the pattern of lower scores for French-language draws.
The April 27 PNP draw issued 473 ITAs at a cut-off of 795, consistent with the near-800 range seen in recent PNP rounds.
What You Should Do
- Check your current CRS score using the official CRS tool at canada.ca/express-entry to see how you compare to the latest CEC cut-off of 515.
- If your CRS score is below 515, consider whether you qualify for category-based draws (French-language cut-off was 400 on April 29) — review eligible categories at canada.ca/express-entry.
- If you have a provincial nomination pending, ensure your Express Entry profile reflects your nomination to receive the 600-point boost, which puts you well above the 795 PNP cut-off threshold.
- Monitor draw results weekly at canada.ca/express-entry or sign up for draw alerts, as draw frequency and cut-offs are shifting rapidly in 2026.
Sources
Topics Covered
CRS Cutoff Trends: The CEC cut-off reached a 2026 high of 515 on April 14, then eased slightly to 514 on April 28. French-language draws remain significantly lower at 400.
Category-Based Selection System: April draws covered CEC, French-language proficiency, and PNP categories, with French draws offering the most accessible cut-offs at 400.
PNP Express Entry Draw Trends: The April 27 PNP draw issued 473 ITAs at a cut-off of 795, up from 786 on April 13 and continuing a pattern of fluctuating PNP cut-offs in the 710–802 range throughout 2026.
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