Express Entry draws in September 2026
Quick answer
In September 2026, IRCC held 8 Express Entry rounds (CEC, PNP, Senior managers, Healthcare, Physicians), issuing 11,288 invitations to apply. Minimum CRS scores ranged from 198 to 734.
By draw type
- CEC3 rounds · 6,000 ITAs · lowest 518
- PNP2 rounds · 1,309 ITAs · lowest 725
- Senior managers1 round · 250 ITAs · lowest 389
- Healthcare1 round · 3,500 ITAs · lowest 475
- Physicians1 round · 229 ITAs · lowest 198
Same month last year
In September 2025, IRCC held 7 rounds with 10,018 invitations (+1,270 this year), and cut-offs from 446 to 855. See September 2025.
First round this month: September 1, 2026 · last: September 29, 2026
| # | Date | Draw type | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | September 29, 2026 | CEC | 2,000 | 518 |
| 445 | September 28, 2026 | PNP | 733 | 725 |
| 444 | September 16, 2026 | Senior managers | 250 | 389 |
| 443 | September 15, 2026 | CEC | 2,000 | 519 |
| 442 | September 14, 2026 | PNP | 576 | 734 |
| 441 | September 4, 2026 | Healthcare | 3,500 | 475 |
| 440 | September 3, 2026 | Physicians | 229 | 198 |
| 439 | September 1, 2026 | CEC | 2,000 | 521 |