Express Entry draw #420
Canadian Experience Class round held on June 23, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #420 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on June 23, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 516, 2 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#417).
CRS cut-off
516
-2 vs previous CEC draw (#417)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #420 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 516 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 14, 2026 at 00:03:10 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 516, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 14, 2026 at 00:03:10 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of June 21, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 941 | |
| 501-600 | 20,012 | |
| 451-500 | 75,938 | |
| 491-500 | 13,537 | |
| 481-490 | 13,598 | |
| 471-480 | 17,318 | |
| 461-470 | 16,358 | |
| 451-460 | 15,127 | |
| 401-450 | 64,807 | |
| 441-450 | 14,147 | |
| 431-440 | 13,980 | |
| 421-430 | 12,584 | |
| 411-420 | 12,128 | |
| 401-410 | 11,968 | |
| 351-400 | 51,897 | |
| 301-350 | 17,946 | |
| 0-300 | 8,104 | |
| Total | 239,645 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 516 was the 11th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#417, May 27, 2026): cut-off -2, invitations 3,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 24, 2026 and June 21, 2026, the pool changed by +798 profiles overall and +2,676 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #422 Healthcare (475), #421 Physicians (223), #419 PNP (730).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #417 | May 27, 2026 | 3,000 | 518 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #420?+
516. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on June 23, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 516.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #420?+
April 14, 2026 at 00:03:10 UTC. Candidates with exactly 516 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #420?+
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.