Express Entry draw #432
Canadian Experience Class round held on August 5, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #432 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on August 5, 2026. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 516, unchanged from the previous CEC draw (#428).
CRS cut-off
516
0 vs previous CEC draw (#428)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #432 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 5, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 516 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 3rd 2026 at 21:35:13 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 516, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 3rd 2026 at 21:35:13 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 3, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 500 | |
| 501-600 | 19,705 | |
| 451-500 | 73,099 | |
| 491-500 | 12,939 | |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | |
| 471-480 | 16,368 | |
| 461-470 | 16,057 | |
| 451-460 | 14,845 | |
| 401-450 | 60,905 | |
| 441-450 | 13,595 | |
| 431-440 | 13,267 | |
| 421-430 | 11,942 | |
| 411-420 | 11,326 | |
| 401-410 | 10,775 | |
| 351-400 | 50,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,101 | |
| 0-300 | 7,683 | |
| Total | 229,100 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 516 was the 9th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#428, July 21, 2026): cut-off unchanged, invitations 2,000 → 3,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 19, 2026 and August 3, 2026, the pool changed by -2,433 profiles overall and +1,561 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #434 Transport (470), #433 French (391), #431 PNP (768).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #428 | July 21, 2026 | 2,000 | 516 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #432?+
516. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on August 5, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 516.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #432?+
July 3rd 2026 at 21:35:13 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 #432?+
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.