Express Entry draw #443
Canadian Experience Class round held on September 15, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #443 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on September 15, 2026. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 519, 2 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#439).
CRS cut-off
519
-2 vs previous CEC draw (#439)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #443 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 519 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 519, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 13, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 574 | |
| 501-600 | 20,784 | |
| 451-500 | 72,107 | |
| 491-500 | 12,590 | |
| 481-490 | 12,426 | |
| 471-480 | 16,105 | |
| 461-470 | 16,163 | |
| 451-460 | 14,823 | |
| 401-450 | 61,560 | |
| 441-450 | 13,657 | |
| 431-440 | 13,300 | |
| 421-430 | 12,064 | |
| 411-420 | 11,506 | |
| 401-410 | 11,033 | |
| 351-400 | 46,782 | |
| 301-350 | 17,240 | |
| 0-300 | 7,746 | |
| Total | 226,793 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 519 was the 16th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#439, September 1, 2026): cut-off -2, invitations 2,000 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026, the pool changed by +120 profiles overall and +1,257 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #444 Senior managers (389), #442 PNP (734).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #439 | September 1, 2026 | 2,000 | 521 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #443?+
519. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on September 15, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 519.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #443?+
March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC. Candidates with exactly 519 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #443?+
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.