Express Entry draw #444
Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on September 16, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #444 was a Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round held on September 16, 2026. IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 389, 3 points lower than the previous Senior managers draw (#426).
CRS cut-off
389
-3 vs previous Senior managers draw (#426)
Invitations
250
Draw type
Senior managers
| Round | #444 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 16, 2026 |
| Round type | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 |
| Invitations issued | 250 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 389 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 389, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 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 389 was the lowest of 3 Senior managers draws in 2026 (average 403).
- Compared with the previous Senior managers draw (#426, July 10, 2026): cut-off -3, invitations 500 → 250.
- 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: #443 CEC (519), #442 PNP (734).
Previous Senior managers draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #426 | July 10, 2026 | 500 | 392 |
| #402 | March 5, 2026 | 250 | 429 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #444?+
389. IRCC invited 250 candidates in this Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 round on September 16, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 389.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #444?+
September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC. Candidates with exactly 389 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #444?+
Only candidates eligible for the Senior managers round type. Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.