Express Entry draw #390
Canadian Experience Class round held on January 7, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #390 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on January 7, 2026. IRCC issued 8,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 511, 4 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#387).
CRS cut-off
511
-4 vs previous CEC draw (#387)
Invitations
8,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #390 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 7, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 8,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 511 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 10, 2025 at 15:59:25 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 511, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 10, 2025 at 15:59:25 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 4, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 559 | |
| 501-600 | 21,013 | |
| 451-500 | 70,523 | |
| 491-500 | 12,873 | |
| 481-490 | 12,499 | |
| 471-480 | 15,435 | |
| 461-470 | 14,881 | |
| 451-460 | 14,835 | |
| 401-450 | 65,120 | |
| 441-450 | 14,139 | |
| 431-440 | 14,285 | |
| 421-430 | 12,816 | |
| 411-420 | 12,442 | |
| 401-410 | 11,438 | |
| 351-400 | 52,469 | |
| 301-350 | 18,745 | |
| 0-300 | 8,125 | |
| Total | 236,554 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 511 was the 6th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#387, December 16, 2025): cut-off -4, invitations 5,000 → 8,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 14, 2025 and January 4, 2026, the pool changed by -748 profiles overall and -610 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #389 PNP (711).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #387 | December 16, 2025 | 5,000 | 515 |
| #384 | December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 |
| #381 | November 26, 2025 | 1,000 | 531 |
| #378 | November 12, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| #375 | October 28, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #390?+
511. IRCC invited 8,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on January 7, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 511.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #390?+
June 10, 2025 at 15:59:25 UTC. Candidates with exactly 511 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #390?+
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.