Express Entry draw #408
Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on April 2, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #408 was a Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on April 2, 2026. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 477, 28 points lower than the previous Trades draw (#368).
CRS cut-off
477
-28 vs previous Trades draw (#368)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
Trades
| Round | #408 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 2, 2026 |
| Round type | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 477 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 14, 2026 at 20:53:54 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 477, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 14, 2026 at 20:53:54 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
- Compared with the previous Trades draw (#368, September 18, 2025): cut-off -28, invitations 1,250 → 3,000.
- 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: #407 CEC (509), #406 PNP (802).
Previous Trades draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #368 | September 18, 2025 | 1,250 | 505 |
| #321 | October 23, 2024 | 1,800 | 433 |
| #300 | July 4, 2024 | 1,800 | 436 |
| #276 | December 19, 2023 | 1,000 | 425 |
| #261 | August 3, 2023 | 1,500 | 388 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #408?+
477. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round on April 2, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 477.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #408?+
February 14, 2026 at 20:53:54 UTC. Candidates with exactly 477 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #408?+
Only candidates eligible for the Trades round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying experience in eligible trade occupations (separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.