Express Entry Update — June 15, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
IRCC held 30 Express Entry draws between January 5 and May 28, 2026, issuing 79,841 total ITAs; the most recent CEC draw on May 27 issued 3,000 ITAs at a CRS cutoff of 518, while the May 28 French-language draw issued 4,500 ITAs at a cutoff of 409.
CEC cutoffs have ranged between 507 and 518 in 2026, hovering near two-year lows, while French-language draw cutoffs have ranged from 393 to 419 — reflecting IRCC's sustained push toward category-based selection.
Draw scheduling has become less predictable in 2026, with observers noting skipped draw weeks (including the week of May 11 and June 8–12), suggesting a possible slowdown in draw frequency.
What You Should Do
- Check your current CRS score against recent cutoffs (518 for CEC, 409 for French-language) using IRCC's official Express Entry profile tool at canada.ca/express-entry — if you're close to the cutoff, ensure your profile is up to date.
- If you have French-language proficiency, confirm your language test results (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) are valid and uploaded to your Express Entry profile — French draws are running every month in 2026 with cutoffs as low as 393.
- Monitor IRCC's official 'Rounds of Invitations' page at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html for confirmed draw dates and cutoffs — do not rely on third-party predictions for official dates.
- If you work in trades, healthcare, STEM, or education, check whether your NOC code qualifies for a category-based draw — 10 active categories existed as of June 2026 — via the IRCC Express Entry category-based selection page.
Sources
Topics Covered
CRS Cutoff Trends: CEC draw cutoffs have ranged from 507 to 518 in 2026, near two-year lows, while French-language draw cutoffs have ranged from 393 to 419. As of late May, the CEC cutoff rose slightly to 518 from a low of 507 in March.
Category-Based Selection System: IRCC ran 10 active category-based draw types in 2026, with French-language proficiency draws occurring every single month and Trades, Senior Managers, and PNP draws also running. French draws consistently show the lowest cutoffs.
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