Express Entry draw #424
Canadian Experience Class round held on July 7, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #424 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on July 7, 2026. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 517, 1 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#420).
CRS cut-off
517
+1 vs previous CEC draw (#420)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #424 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 517 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 29, 2025 at 17:49:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 517, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 29, 2025 at 17:49:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 5, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 525 | |
| 501-600 | 18,611 | |
| 451-500 | 73,691 | |
| 491-500 | 13,061 | |
| 481-490 | 12,555 | |
| 471-480 | 16,198 | |
| 461-470 | 16,499 | |
| 451-460 | 15,378 | |
| 401-450 | 65,818 | |
| 441-450 | 14,294 | |
| 431-440 | 14,127 | |
| 421-430 | 12,870 | |
| 411-420 | 12,383 | |
| 401-410 | 12,144 | |
| 351-400 | 51,096 | |
| 301-350 | 17,513 | |
| 0-300 | 7,873 | |
| Total | 235,127 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 517 was the 12th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#420, June 23, 2026): cut-off +1, invitations 4,000 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026, the pool changed by -4,518 profiles overall and -1,817 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #426 Senior managers (392), #425 French (420), #423 PNP (708).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #420 | June 23, 2026 | 4,000 | 516 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #424?+
517. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on July 7, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 517.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #424?+
December 29, 2025 at 17:49:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 517 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #424?+
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.