Express Entry draws in August 2026
Quick answer
In August 2026, IRCC held 8 Express Entry rounds (PNP, French, CEC, Transport), issuing 15,811 invitations to apply. Minimum CRS scores ranged from 382 to 768.
By draw type
- PNP3 rounds · 1,511 ITAs · lowest 697
- French2 rounds · 10,000 ITAs · lowest 382
- CEC2 rounds · 4,000 ITAs · lowest 516
- Transport1 round · 300 ITAs · lowest 470
Same month last year
In August 2025, IRCC held 5 rounds with 6,417 invitations (+9,394 this year), and cut-offs from 470 to 800. See August 2025.
First round this month: August 4, 2026 · last: August 31, 2026