Senior managers with Canadian work experience draws
Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
Quick answer
The latest Senior managers draw was round #444 on September 16, 2026, with 250 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 389. Over the past 12 months, 3 Senior managers draws had cut-offs between 389 and 429 (average 403).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
389
#444 · September 16, 2026
Latest invitations
250
12-month range
389–429
3 draws, avg 403
All-time
3
draws · 1,000 invitations
How often
Across the last 2 Senior managers draws, rounds were typically about 127 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Senior managers draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1,000 | 389 | 429 | 403 |
Eligible occupations (Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada.
- NOC 00012 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services
- NOC 00013 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
- NOC 00014 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services
- NOC 00015 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every Senior managers draw
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Senior managers draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2026, Senior managers draws had minimum CRS scores between 389 and 429 (average 403). The most recent, round #444 on September 16, 2026, invited candidates with 389 or more.
How often are Senior managers draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 2 Senior managers draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 127 days.
How many invitations were issued in Senior managers draws in 2026?+
1,000 invitations across 3 Senior managers draws in 2026, according to IRCC's rounds data.
Other draw types: CEC · PNP · French · Healthcare · Trades · STEM · Transport · Education · Agriculture · Physicians · Military · FST · FSW · General
Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.