Express Entry draw #436
Canadian Experience Class round held on August 18, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #436 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on August 18, 2026. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 523, 7 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#432).
CRS cut-off
523
+7 vs previous CEC draw (#432)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #436 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 523 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 17, 2026 at 22:09:00 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 523, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 17, 2026 at 22:09:00 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 16, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 439 | |
| 501-600 | 18,657 | |
| 451-500 | 73,554 | |
| 491-500 | 12,915 | |
| 481-490 | 13,066 | |
| 471-480 | 16,626 | |
| 461-470 | 16,133 | |
| 451-460 | 14,814 | |
| 401-450 | 60,631 | |
| 441-450 | 13,555 | |
| 431-440 | 13,229 | |
| 421-430 | 11,890 | |
| 411-420 | 11,269 | |
| 401-410 | 10,688 | |
| 351-400 | 48,600 | |
| 301-350 | 17,269 | |
| 0-300 | 7,709 | |
| Total | 226,859 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 523 was the highest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#432, August 5, 2026): cut-off +7, invitations 3,000 → 1,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026, the pool changed by -2,241 profiles overall and -1,109 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #437 French (382), #435 PNP (760).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #432 | August 5, 2026 | 3,000 | 516 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #436?+
523. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on August 18, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 523.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #436?+
August 17, 2026 at 22:09:00 UTC. Candidates with exactly 523 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #436?+
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.