Express Entry draw #439
Canadian Experience Class round held on September 1, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #439 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on September 1, 2026. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 521, 2 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#436).
CRS cut-off
521
-2 vs previous CEC draw (#436)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #439 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 521 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 18, 2026 at 03:24:13 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 521, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 18, 2026 at 03:24:13 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 30, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 559 | |
| 501-600 | 19,542 | |
| 451-500 | 74,105 | |
| 491-500 | 12,952 | |
| 481-490 | 13,273 | |
| 471-480 | 16,981 | |
| 461-470 | 16,099 | |
| 451-460 | 14,800 | |
| 401-450 | 60,413 | |
| 441-450 | 13,463 | |
| 431-440 | 13,233 | |
| 421-430 | 11,811 | |
| 411-420 | 11,183 | |
| 401-410 | 10,723 | |
| 351-400 | 46,824 | |
| 301-350 | 17,495 | |
| 0-300 | 7,735 | |
| Total | 226,673 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 521 was the 17th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#436, August 18, 2026): cut-off -2, invitations 1,000 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 16, 2026 and August 30, 2026, the pool changed by -186 profiles overall and +1,005 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #441 Healthcare (475), #440 Physicians (198), #438 PNP (697).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #436 | August 18, 2026 | 1,000 | 523 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #439?+
521. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on September 1, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 521.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #439?+
August 18, 2026 at 03:24:13 UTC. Candidates with exactly 521 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #439?+
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.