Key takeaways
- On 15 October 2026 IRCC invited 2,500 Canadian Experience Class candidates with a lowest CRS score of 519.
- On 13 October it invited 752 provincial nominees, whose scores include the 600-point nomination bonus, at a cut-off of 772.
- On 1 October it invited 3,500 candidates in a trades draw at a cut-off of 476.
- Category-based draws can have much lower cut-offs than general draws, so your occupation and experience matter.
Express Entry draws are where Canada invites candidates in the pool to apply for permanent residence. Here are the October 2026 results, and how to read them if you are building a profile.
Express Entry draw results, October 2026
| Date | Category | Invitations | Lowest CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Trades occupations | 3,500 | 476 |
| 13 October 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
| 15 October 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
For the Canadian Experience Class draw, candidates at 519 were invited only if their profile was submitted before 21 September 2026 at 19:00:47 UTC. That is the tie-break rule at the cut-off score.
How to read these scores
- The provincial nominee score of 772 is a base score of 172 plus the 600-point nomination bonus. It does not mean you need 772 on your own.
- The trades cut-off of 476 is far below the Canadian Experience Class cut-off of 519. Category-based draws favour specific occupations or skills.
- The Canadian Experience Class draw is for candidates with qualifying Canadian work experience. It is not open to someone applying only from India.
- If your score is below the recent cut-offs, a provincial nomination, a French-language boost or an eligible job offer can change your position.
What to do with your profile
- 1Calculate your CRS score honestly with the free calculator, using your language test results.
- 2Check whether your occupation falls under a category-based draw, such as trades.
- 3Look at provincial programmes for your occupation, since a nomination adds 600 points.
- 4Keep your profile and documents up to date so you can respond within the deadline when invited.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off in the 15 October 2026 Express Entry draw?
What was the cut-off for the provincial nominee draw?
What was the trades draw cut-off?
Can I apply for the Canadian Experience Class from India?
What is the tie-break rule?
Where can I see official results?
Official sources
- IRCC — Express Entry rounds of invitations
- Liberty Immigration — Latest Express Entry draw results, October 2026
General information only, current at the date shown. It is not immigration advice for your circumstances. Information on this site is general guidance only and not legal, migration or investment advice. Rules, fees and occupation lists change frequently — always confirm current requirements with the relevant government authority before acting.
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Sumit Kumar
Chartered Accountant & Australian Registered Migration Agent · MARN 1803385
I migrated from India to Melbourne as a skilled migrant in 2005 and became an Australian citizen in 2010, so I know first-hand what it takes to rebuild a career and a life in a new country — the paperwork and the waiting, and also the job search, the loneliness and the pressure of starting over far from home. Since 2013 I have advised individuals, families and businesses on migration and cross-border moves, combining migration casework with a Chartered Accountant's view of tax, funds and business structure.
