Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 8,000 invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
The immigration department executed a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates on January 7th 2026.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have
A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511; and
Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 3:59 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 10, 2025.
Date Type CRS cut-off score ITAs issued January 7 Canadian Experience Class 511 8,000 January 5 Provincial Nominee Program 711 574
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