April 17, 2026

IRCC’s Latest 8 Express Entry Draws: Overview

Posted by Sophia Zerai - Bellissimo Law Group PC

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue to issue regular Express Entry draws throughout 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply for permanent residence under various federal immigration programs.

Below is a summary of the most recent Express Entry draws, including the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores required.

  • Draw #404, issuing 4,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 507 points or more. This draw took place on March 17, 2026.
  • Draw 405, issuing 4,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 393 points or more. This draw took place on March 18, 2026.
  • Draw #406, issuing 356 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 802 points or more. This draw took place on March 30, 2026.
  • Draw #407, issuing 2,250 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 509 points or more. This draw took place on March 31, 2026.
  • Draw #408, issuing 3,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 477 points or more. This draw took place on April 2, 2026.
  • Draw #409, issuing 324 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 786 points or more. This draw took place on April 13, 2026.
  • Draw #410, issuing 2,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 515 points or more. This draw took place on April 14, 2026.

Latest EE Draw (April 15, 2026)

The most recent Express Entry draw, held on April 15, 2026 (Draw #411) and highlighted in the image above, issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 419.