IRCC issued 150 ITAs in a Transport occupations draw on October 28, 2026 at CRS 477, seven points above the category's first round in August.
On October 28, 2026, IRCC invited 150 candidates in a Transport occupations draw at a minimum CRS of 477. It was the second round for the category, and the last draw we have confirmed before Express Entry rounds paused on November 3.
This was round #453, run under the "Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2" instructions at 10:34:14 UTC. The tie-breaking cutoff was June 4, 2026 at 21:48:22 UTC: candidates at exactly 477 who submitted their profile before that moment were invited.
Only candidates with recent work experience in an eligible transport occupation were considered. If your occupation is not on IRCC's current list, you were not part of this round.
The category is small and still finding its rhythm. This round invited half as many people as the first and the cutoff rose seven points. That is two data points, so it is too early to call a trend. For scale, the October 1 Trades round invited 3,500 at CRS 476, and the French rounds invite 5,000.
If you work in an eligible transport occupation and scored 477 or higher: check your Express Entry account for an ITA.
If you scored 440-476: a Transport round of this size is unlikely to reach you at the current cutoff, but the category is new and rounds are small and irregular. Improving language scores is the fastest lever; see how to improve your CRS score. If you hold a truck driver or similar role, check your NOC code with NOC codes explained.
If you work in another field: look at category-based draws explained to see which categories fit you.
Tip
Category eligibility is checked against your work experience and NOC code, so keep your profile's job details consistent with your reference letters. Mismatches are a common reason applications run into trouble later.
You have 60 days, until about December 27, 2026, to submit a complete PR application. An invitation is not an approval.
Express Entry rounds pause from November 3 while IRCC rescores the pool, which it said may take up to two weeks. No restart date is confirmed. Check the Draw Tracker for the first round back.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Always verify information with official IRCC sources and consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or licensed immigration lawyer for advice specific to your situation.