Draw #417

Express Entry draw #417 was held on May 27, 2026, issuing 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 518.

The CRS cutoff rose 4 points from the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. IRCC also increased the invitation count by 1,000, signaling a broader intake for this round.

A cutoff of 518 is on the higher end for Canadian Experience Class draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

Canadian Experience Class draws target candidates with at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience within the past three years.

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.