Express Entry draw #426
Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on July 10, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #426 was a Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on July 10, 2026. IRCC issued 500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 392, 37 points lower than the previous Senior managers draw (#402).
CRS cut-off
392
-37 vs previous Senior managers draw (#402)
Invitations
500
Draw type
Senior managers
| Round | #426 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 10, 2026 |
| Round type | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 392 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 15, 2026 at 01:46:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 392, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 15, 2026 at 01:46:05 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 392 was the 2nd lowest of 3 Senior managers draws in 2026 (average 403).
- Compared with the previous Senior managers draw (#402, March 5, 2026): cut-off -37, invitations 250 → 500.
- 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: #425 French (420), #424 CEC (517), #423 PNP (708).
Previous Senior managers draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #402 | March 5, 2026 | 250 | 429 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #426?+
392. IRCC invited 500 candidates in this Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on July 10, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 392.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #426?+
March 15, 2026 at 01:46:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 392 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #426?+
Only candidates eligible for the Senior managers round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.