Express Entry draw #428
Canadian Experience Class round held on July 21, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #428 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on July 21, 2026. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 516, 1 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#424).
CRS cut-off
516
-1 vs previous CEC draw (#424)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #428 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 21, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 516 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 26, 2026 at 17:33:03 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 516, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 26, 2026 at 17:33:03 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 19, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 511 | |
| 501-600 | 18,133 | |
| 451-500 | 72,579 | |
| 491-500 | 12,880 | |
| 481-490 | 12,615 | |
| 471-480 | 16,119 | |
| 461-470 | 16,086 | |
| 451-460 | 14,879 | |
| 401-450 | 63,877 | |
| 441-450 | 13,680 | |
| 431-440 | 13,437 | |
| 421-430 | 11,961 | |
| 411-420 | 12,460 | |
| 401-410 | 12,339 | |
| 351-400 | 51,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,490 | |
| 0-300 | 7,836 | |
| Total | 231,533 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 516 was the 10th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#424, July 7, 2026): cut-off -1, invitations 2,000 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 5, 2026 and July 19, 2026, the pool changed by -3,594 profiles overall and -492 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #430 Military (368), #429 French (399), #427 PNP (744).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #424 | July 7, 2026 | 2,000 | 517 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #428?+
516. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on July 21, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 516.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #428?+
May 26, 2026 at 17:33:03 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 #428?+
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.