Express Entry draw #440
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on September 3, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #440 was a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on September 3, 2026. IRCC issued 229 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 198, 25 points lower than the previous Physicians draw (#421).
CRS cut-off
198
-25 vs previous Physicians draw (#421)
Invitations
229
Draw type
Physicians
| Round | #440 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 3, 2026 |
| Round type | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 229 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 198 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 06, 2026 at 19:40:38 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 198, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 06, 2026 at 19:40:38 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 198 was the 2nd lowest of 3 Physicians draws in 2026 (average 197).
- Compared with the previous Physicians draw (#421, June 24, 2026): cut-off -25, invitations 271 → 229.
- 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), #439 CEC (521), #438 PNP (697).
Previous Physicians draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #421 | June 24, 2026 | 271 | 223 |
| #397 | February 19, 2026 | 391 | 169 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #440?+
198. IRCC invited 229 candidates in this Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on September 3, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 198.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #440?+
August 06, 2026 at 19:40:38 UTC. Candidates with exactly 198 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #440?+
Only candidates eligible for the Physicians round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for physicians with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.