Express Entry draw #417
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 27, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #417 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 27, 2026. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 518, 4 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#413).
CRS cut-off
518
+4 vs previous CEC draw (#413)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #417 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 518 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 518, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 24, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 332 | |
| 501-600 | 17,945 | |
| 451-500 | 75,348 | |
| 491-500 | 13,449 | |
| 481-490 | 13,323 | |
| 471-480 | 17,040 | |
| 461-470 | 16,262 | |
| 451-460 | 15,274 | |
| 401-450 | 65,963 | |
| 441-450 | 14,463 | |
| 431-440 | 14,401 | |
| 421-430 | 12,915 | |
| 411-420 | 12,402 | |
| 401-410 | 11,782 | |
| 351-400 | 52,581 | |
| 301-350 | 18,375 | |
| 0-300 | 8,303 | |
| Total | 238,847 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 518 was the 14th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#413, April 28, 2026): cut-off +4, invitations 2,000 → 3,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 10, 2026 and May 24, 2026, the pool changed by +5,077 profiles overall and +2,246 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #418 French (409), #416 PNP (805).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #413 | April 28, 2026 | 2,000 | 514 |
| #410 | April 14, 2026 | 2,000 | 515 |
| #407 | March 31, 2026 | 2,250 | 509 |
| #404 | March 17, 2026 | 4,000 | 507 |
| #400 | March 3, 2026 | 4,000 | 508 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #417?+
518. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 27, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 518.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #417?+
April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC. Candidates with exactly 518 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #417?+
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.