Express Entry draw #446
Canadian Experience Class round held on September 29, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #446 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on September 29, 2026. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 518, 1 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#443).
CRS cut-off
518
-1 vs previous CEC draw (#443)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #446 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 518 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 518, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 27, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 728 | |
| 501-600 | 21,070 | |
| 451-500 | 73,131 | |
| 491-500 | 12,745 | |
| 481-490 | 12,817 | |
| 471-480 | 16,465 | |
| 461-470 | 16,257 | |
| 451-460 | 14,847 | |
| 401-450 | 62,611 | |
| 441-450 | 13,677 | |
| 431-440 | 13,419 | |
| 421-430 | 12,173 | |
| 411-420 | 11,888 | |
| 401-410 | 11,454 | |
| 351-400 | 47,298 | |
| 301-350 | 17,359 | |
| 0-300 | 7,707 | |
| Total | 229,904 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 518 was the 13th lowest of 18 CEC draws in 2026 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#443, September 15, 2026): cut-off -1, invitations 2,000 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026, the pool changed by +3,111 profiles overall and +440 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #447 Trades (476), #445 PNP (725).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #443 | September 15, 2026 | 2,000 | 519 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #446?+
518. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on September 29, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 518.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #446?+
February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC. Candidates with exactly 518 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #446?+
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.