Round 443 invited 2,000 CEC candidates with a cut-off of 519, the third CEC draw in a row with the score slowly falling.
IRCC held its 443rd Express Entry round on September 15, 2026, inviting 2,000 candidates in the Canadian Experience Class. The lowest score invited was 519.
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Program | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations | 2,000 |
| CRS cut-off | 519 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC |
The tie-breaking rule means candidates who scored exactly 519 were only invited if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
How recent CEC rounds compare
| Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| September 15 | 2,000 | 519 |
| September 1 | 2,000 | 521 |
| August 18 | 1,000 | 523 |
| August 5 | 3,000 | 516 |
| July 21 | 2,000 | 516 |
CEC rounds have been the backbone of Express Entry in 2026. Candidates already working in Canada have received more than 40 per cent of all invitations this year.
Since this round
IRCC held another CEC round on September 29, 2026, again inviting 2,000 candidates, with a cut-off of 518.
What it means for you
If you are working in Canada and your score sits in the low 500s, you are close to the recent line. The fastest way to move up is usually a higher language score. If you are well below it, a provincial nomination adds 600 points and is worth looking at seriously.
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