Express Entry draw #400
Canadian Experience Class round held on March 3, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #400 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on March 3, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 508, unchanged from the previous CEC draw (#396).
CRS cut-off
508
0 vs previous CEC draw (#396)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #400 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 508 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 24, 2025 at 22:35:48 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 508, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 24, 2025 at 22:35:48 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 1, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 258 | |
| 501-600 | 14,031 | |
| 451-500 | 71,680 | |
| 491-500 | 13,321 | |
| 481-490 | 12,678 | |
| 471-480 | 15,415 | |
| 461-470 | 15,099 | |
| 451-460 | 15,167 | |
| 401-450 | 65,868 | |
| 441-450 | 14,334 | |
| 431-440 | 14,481 | |
| 421-430 | 12,746 | |
| 411-420 | 12,511 | |
| 401-410 | 11,796 | |
| 351-400 | 53,727 | |
| 301-350 | 18,694 | |
| 0-300 | 8,276 | |
| Total | 232,534 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 508 was the 2nd lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#396, February 17, 2026): cut-off unchanged, invitations 6,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 15, 2026 and March 1, 2026, the pool changed by -3,161 profiles overall and -2,550 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #402 Senior managers (429), #401 French (397), #399 PNP (710).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #396 | February 17, 2026 | 6,000 | 508 |
| #392 | January 21, 2026 | 6,000 | 509 |
| #390 | January 7, 2026 | 8,000 | 511 |
| #387 | December 16, 2025 | 5,000 | 515 |
| #384 | December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #400?+
508. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on March 3, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 508.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #400?+
June 24, 2025 at 22:35:48 UTC. Candidates with exactly 508 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #400?+
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.