Express Entry draw #402
Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on March 5, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #402 was a Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on March 5, 2026. IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 429.
CRS cut-off
429
Invitations
250
Draw type
Senior managers
| Round | #402 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Round type | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 250 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 429 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 429, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 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 429 was the highest of 3 Senior managers draws in 2026 (average 403).
- 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: #401 French (397), #400 CEC (508), #399 PNP (710).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #402?+
429. IRCC invited 250 candidates in this Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on March 5, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 429.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #402?+
August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 UTC. Candidates with exactly 429 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #402?+
Only candidates eligible for the Senior managers round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.