Express Entry Update — June 4, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026
IRCC held 30 Express Entry draws between January 5 and May 28, 2026, issuing 79,841 total ITAs; the most recent draw (#418, May 28) was a French-language proficiency round issuing 4,500 ITAs at a CRS cutoff of 409.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cutoffs have held steady between 507 and 518 in 2026, while French-language draws have ranged from CRS 393 to 446 — significantly lower than CEC rounds.
IRCC has moved decisively toward category-based draws in 2026, with 10 active categories; a record-low CRS of 169 was set in a Physicians draw on February 19.
What You Should Do
- Check your current CRS score and Express Entry profile at canada.ca/express-entry to see if you qualify for upcoming French-language (target ~400s CRS) or CEC draws (target ~507–518 CRS).
- If you are a French speaker, ensure your language test results (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) are current and uploaded to your Express Entry profile — French draws are occurring monthly with lower cutoffs than general draws.
- Review the full 2026 draw history at canada.ca/express-entry/rounds-invitations to identify which category draw best fits your NOC code and occupation history, as targeted category draws now dominate.
- Monitor the IRCC Rounds of Invitations page for the next predicted draw around June 8, 2026, based on the current ~2-week draw cycle.
Sources
Topics Covered
CRS Cutoff Trends: CEC cutoffs held between 507–518 in 2026; French-language draws ranged from 393–446, well below CEC levels. A record-low CRS of 169 was recorded in a Physicians draw.
Category-Based Selection System: IRCC ran 30 draws across 10 active categories in the first five months of 2026, with five new categories launched in February alone, issuing 79,841 ITAs total.
PNP Express Entry Draw Trends: PNP draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 805, with 473 ITAs issued on April 27 and 334 issued on May 25, reflecting small but regular invitation rounds for provincial nominees.
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