Express Entry Draw #443: 2,000 CEC Invitations, CRS 519 — September 15, 2026

IRCC held Express Entry round #443 on September 15, 2026 for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The round issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off was 519.

The round took place at 10:21:41 UTC. The tie-breaking rule was March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC. When more than one eligible CEC candidate had the lowest invited score, this tie-break determined who ranked high enough to receive an invitation.

How this compares with recent CEC rounds

The three most recent comparable CEC rounds show a gradual decline in the cut-off: 523 on August 18 with 1,000 invitations, 521 on September 1 with 2,000 invitations, and 519 on September 15 with 2,000 invitations. That is a four-point decrease across the three rounds while invitation volume doubled from the August 18 round and then held steady.

The September 15 CEC round followed a Provincial Nominee Program round on September 14. A similar PNP-to-CEC sequence also occurred on August 17–18 and August 31–September 1. This is useful context, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed schedule for future rounds.

What candidates should take from this

A CRS of 519 was the minimum score for this specific CEC round, not a general Express Entry threshold. PNP and category-based rounds draw from different eligible groups, so their CRS cut-offs are not directly comparable with CEC. Candidates should keep their Express Entry profiles accurate and current and assess eligibility based on their own circumstances rather than relying on one recent cut-off.

Official source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Express Entry rounds of invitations: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations.html

This article provides general public information and is not individualized legal advice.