Express Entry draw #326
Canadian Experience Class round held on November 19, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #326 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on November 19, 2024. IRCC issued 400 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 539, 8 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#323).
CRS cut-off
539
-8 vs previous CEC draw (#323)
Invitations
400
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #326 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 19, 2024 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 400 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 539 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 08, 2024 at 01:41:37 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 539, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 08, 2024 at 01:41:37 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 18, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 100 | |
| 501-600 | 16,495 | |
| 451-500 | 64,596 | |
| 491-500 | 12,208 | |
| 481-490 | 12,318 | |
| 471-480 | 15,238 | |
| 461-470 | 13,141 | |
| 451-460 | 11,691 | |
| 401-450 | 57,062 | |
| 441-450 | 11,045 | |
| 431-440 | 12,196 | |
| 421-430 | 11,113 | |
| 411-420 | 11,463 | |
| 401-410 | 11,245 | |
| 351-400 | 51,434 | |
| 301-350 | 22,865 | |
| 0-300 | 5,615 | |
| Total | 218,167 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 539 was the 7th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2024 (average 524).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#323, November 13, 2024): cut-off -8, invitations 400 → 400.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 17, 2024 and November 18, 2024, the pool changed by +519 profiles overall and +52 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #327 Healthcare (463), #325 PNP (816), #324 French (478).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #323 | November 13, 2024 | 400 | 547 |
| #320 | October 22, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| #317 | October 9, 2024 | 500 | 539 |
| #315 | September 19, 2024 | 4,000 | 509 |
| #312 | August 27, 2024 | 3,300 | 507 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #326?+
539. IRCC invited 400 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on November 19, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 539.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #326?+
July 08, 2024 at 01:41:37 UTC. Candidates with exactly 539 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #326?+
Only candidates eligible for the CEC round type. Program-specific rounds open only to candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class — people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.