Express Entry draw #397
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on February 19, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #397 was a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on February 19, 2026. IRCC issued 391 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 169.
CRS cut-off
169
Invitations
391
Draw type
Physicians
| Round | #397 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Round type | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 391 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 169 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 03, 2026 at 03:25:14 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 169, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 03, 2026 at 03:25:14 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 15, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 280 | |
| 501-600 | 16,559 | |
| 451-500 | 73,609 | |
| 491-500 | 13,504 | |
| 481-490 | 13,248 | |
| 471-480 | 16,531 | |
| 461-470 | 15,426 | |
| 451-460 | 14,900 | |
| 401-450 | 64,305 | |
| 441-450 | 14,142 | |
| 431-440 | 14,239 | |
| 421-430 | 12,425 | |
| 411-420 | 12,183 | |
| 401-410 | 11,316 | |
| 351-400 | 53,650 | |
| 301-350 | 19,009 | |
| 0-300 | 8,283 | |
| Total | 235,695 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 169 was the lowest of 3 Physicians draws in 2026 (average 197).
- Between the pool snapshots of February 2, 2026 and February 15, 2026, the pool changed by -3,225 profiles overall and +1,505 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #398 Healthcare (467), #396 CEC (508), #395 PNP (789).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #397?+
169. IRCC invited 391 candidates in this Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on February 19, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 169.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #397?+
January 03, 2026 at 03:25:14 UTC. Candidates with exactly 169 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #397?+
Only candidates eligible for the Physicians round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for physicians with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.