Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
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In the latest draw, IRCC issued 8,500 ITAs to candidates with French-language proficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered in this draw, candidates were required to:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400; and
- Have created an Express Entry profile before 11:11 a.m. (UTC) on February 3, 2026.
Express Entry Draws in 2026 (So Far)
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-off | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | French-Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 711 | 574 |
This draw marks the sixth Express Entry selection of 2026.
Trends in 2026 Express Entry Draws
So far in 2026, IRCC has focused primarily on candidates already in Canada, particularly those with:
- Provincial nominations, and
- Canadian work experience.
Number of Draws by Category in 2026
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 2 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 1 |
Total ITAs Issued in 2026
To date, IRCC has issued 24,178 ITAs across the following categories:
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class | 14,000 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 8,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,255 |
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