Express Entry draw #404
Canadian Experience Class round held on March 17, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #404 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on March 17, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 507, 1 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#400).
CRS cut-off
507
-1 vs previous CEC draw (#400)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #404 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 507 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 507, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 360 | |
| 501-600 | 13,039 | |
| 451-500 | 72,558 | |
| 491-500 | 13,421 | |
| 481-490 | 12,992 | |
| 471-480 | 15,751 | |
| 461-470 | 15,272 | |
| 451-460 | 15,122 | |
| 401-450 | 64,638 | |
| 441-450 | 14,195 | |
| 431-440 | 14,247 | |
| 421-430 | 12,471 | |
| 411-420 | 12,288 | |
| 401-410 | 11,437 | |
| 351-400 | 53,565 | |
| 301-350 | 18,903 | |
| 0-300 | 8,299 | |
| Total | 231,362 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 507 was the lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#400, March 3, 2026): cut-off -1, invitations 4,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, the pool changed by -1,172 profiles overall and -890 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #405 French (393), #403 PNP (742).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #400 | March 3, 2026 | 4,000 | 508 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #404?+
507. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on March 17, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 507.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #404?+
May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 507 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #404?+
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.