Express Entry draws in April 2026
Quick answer
In April 2026, IRCC held 7 Express Entry rounds (French, CEC, PNP, Trades), issuing 15,797 invitations to apply. Minimum CRS scores ranged from 400 to 795.
By draw type
- French2 rounds · 8,000 ITAs · lowest 400
- CEC2 rounds · 4,000 ITAs · lowest 514
- PNP2 rounds · 797 ITAs · lowest 786
- Trades1 round · 3,000 ITAs · lowest 477
Same month last year
In April 2025, IRCC held 2 rounds with 1,246 invitations (+14,551 this year), and cut-offs from 727 to 764. See April 2025.
First round this month: April 2, 2026 · last: April 29, 2026