Express Entry draws in October 2026
Quick answer
In October 2026, IRCC held 7 Express Entry rounds (Transport, French, PNP, CEC, Trades), issuing 17,694 invitations to apply. Minimum CRS scores ranged from 407 to 772.
By draw type
- Transport1 round · 150 ITAs · lowest 477
- French2 rounds · 10,000 ITAs · lowest 407
- PNP2 rounds · 1,544 ITAs · lowest 761
- CEC1 round · 2,500 ITAs · lowest 519
- Trades1 round · 3,500 ITAs · lowest 476
Same month last year
In October 2025, IRCC held 7 rounds with 15,647 invitations (+2,047 this year), and cut-offs from 416 to 778. See October 2025.
First round this month: October 1, 2026 · last: October 28, 2026