Three Express Entry rounds ran on three consecutive days, September 14 to 16, 2026, according to the official IRCC rounds data.
This week's rounds
| Round | Date | Type | Cut-off | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #442 | September 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 734 | 576 |
| #443 | September 15 | Canadian Experience Class | 519 | 2,000 |
| #444 | September 16 | Senior managers with Canadian work experience | 389 | 250 |
What stands out
The senior managers round closed at 389. That is 130 points below the Canadian Experience Class round held the day before. Category-based rounds draw only from candidates who meet that category's requirements, so the cut-off can sit lower than in rounds open to everyone.
The Provincial Nominee Program round shows 734. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to the CRS, so a PNP cut-off is not a score candidates reached on their own. Before the nomination, the scores in this round were around 134.
How to read this
These are results from rounds that already closed. They do not mean the next round will open at the same score. Each round targets different programs and categories with different invitation counts, and the cut-off moves with them.
Category-based rounds also carry their own eligibility requirements, including work experience in the listed occupations and language results. A lower cut-off does not mean the category is open to everyone.
Check your own score
You can compare your CRS score against the latest cut-off for each round type in our CRS score calculator. The cut-offs refresh daily from the official data.
Source
Disclaimer: This announcement is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eligibility and invitation outcomes depend on individual circumstances.
