Express Entry draws in January 2026
Quick answer
In January 2026, IRCC held 4 Express Entry rounds (CEC, PNP), issuing 15,255 invitations to apply. Minimum CRS scores ranged from 509 to 746.
By draw type
- CEC2 rounds · 14,000 ITAs · lowest 509
- PNP2 rounds · 1,255 ITAs · lowest 711
Same month last year
In January 2025, IRCC held 3 rounds with 5,821 invitations (+9,434 this year), and cut-offs from 527 to 793. See January 2025.
First round this month: January 5, 2026 · last: January 21, 2026