Express Entry draw #447
Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on October 1, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #447 was a Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round held on October 1, 2026. IRCC issued 3,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 476, 1 points lower than the previous Trades draw (#408).
CRS cut-off
476
-1 vs previous Trades draw (#408)
Invitations
3,500
Draw type
Trades
| Round | #447 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Round type | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 |
| Invitations issued | 3,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 476 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 476, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 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
- Compared with the previous Trades draw (#408, April 2, 2026): cut-off -1, invitations 3,000 → 3,500.
- 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: #446 CEC (518), #445 PNP (725).
Previous Trades draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #408 | April 2, 2026 | 3,000 | 477 |
| #368 | September 18, 2025 | 1,250 | 505 |
| #321 | October 23, 2024 | 1,800 | 433 |
| #300 | July 4, 2024 | 1,800 | 436 |
| #276 | December 19, 2023 | 1,000 | 425 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #447?+
476. IRCC invited 3,500 candidates in this Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 round on October 1, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 476.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #447?+
May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC. Candidates with exactly 476 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #447?+
Only candidates eligible for the Trades round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying experience in eligible trade occupations (separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.