Express Entry draw #407
Canadian Experience Class round held on March 31, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #407 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on March 31, 2026. IRCC issued 2,250 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 509, 2 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#404).
CRS cut-off
509
+2 vs previous CEC draw (#404)
Invitations
2,250
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #407 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,250 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 509 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 18, 2026 at 08:27:11 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 509, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 18, 2026 at 08:27:11 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 29, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 351 | |
| 501-600 | 11,648 | |
| 451-500 | 73,445 | |
| 491-500 | 13,558 | |
| 481-490 | 13,075 | |
| 471-480 | 16,153 | |
| 461-470 | 15,421 | |
| 451-460 | 15,238 | |
| 401-450 | 64,782 | |
| 441-450 | 14,173 | |
| 431-440 | 14,334 | |
| 421-430 | 12,433 | |
| 411-420 | 12,348 | |
| 401-410 | 11,494 | |
| 351-400 | 52,655 | |
| 301-350 | 19,007 | |
| 0-300 | 8,298 | |
| Total | 230,186 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 509 was the 4th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#404, March 17, 2026): cut-off +2, invitations 4,000 → 2,250.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 15, 2026 and March 29, 2026, the pool changed by -1,176 profiles overall and -1,400 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #408 Trades (477), #406 PNP (802).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #404 | March 17, 2026 | 4,000 | 507 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #407?+
509. IRCC invited 2,250 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on March 31, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 509.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #407?+
March 18, 2026 at 08:27:11 UTC. Candidates with exactly 509 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #407?+
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.