Express Entry draw #398
Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on February 20, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #398 was a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on February 20, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 467, 9 points lower than the previous Healthcare draw (#385).
CRS cut-off
467
-9 vs previous Healthcare draw (#385)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
Healthcare
| Round | #398 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Round type | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 467 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 09, 2025 at 18:22:06 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 467, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 09, 2025 at 18:22:06 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 467 was the lowest of 3 Healthcare draws in 2026 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous Healthcare draw (#385, December 11, 2025): cut-off -9, invitations 1,000 → 4,000.
- 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: #397 Physicians (169), #396 CEC (508), #395 PNP (789).
Previous Healthcare draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #385 | December 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
| #379 | November 14, 2025 | 3,500 | 462 |
| #373 | October 15, 2025 | 2,500 | 472 |
| #362 | August 19, 2025 | 2,500 | 470 |
| #357 | July 22, 2025 | 4,000 | 475 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #398?+
467. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round on February 20, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 467.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #398?+
December 09, 2025 at 18:22:06 UTC. Candidates with exactly 467 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #398?+
Only candidates eligible for the Healthcare round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying work experience in eligible healthcare and social services occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.