Express Entry draw #421
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on June 24, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #421 was a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on June 24, 2026. IRCC issued 271 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 223, 54 points higher than the previous Physicians draw (#397).
CRS cut-off
223
+54 vs previous Physicians draw (#397)
Invitations
271
Draw type
Physicians
| Round | #421 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Round type | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 271 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 223 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 31, 2026 at 18:13:49 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 223, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 31, 2026 at 18:13:49 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 223 was the highest of 3 Physicians draws in 2026 (average 197).
- Compared with the previous Physicians draw (#397, February 19, 2026): cut-off +54, invitations 391 → 271.
- 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), #420 CEC (516), #419 PNP (730).
Previous Physicians draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #397 | February 19, 2026 | 391 | 169 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #421?+
223. IRCC invited 271 candidates in this Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on June 24, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 223.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #421?+
May 31, 2026 at 18:13:49 UTC. Candidates with exactly 223 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #421?+
Only candidates eligible for the Physicians round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for physicians with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.