Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw 443
- Date and time: September 15, 2026, at 10:21:41 UTC
- Category: Canadian Experience Class
- CRS cut-off: 519
- Invitations issued: 2,000
- Rank needed: 2,000 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: Candidates who submitted their Express Entry profile before 00:16:39 UTC on March 26, 2026, were prioritised where scores were tied
September’s Busy Start
This round caps off an eventful two weeks for Express Entry. IRCC opened the month with a CEC draw on September 1 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 521), followed by a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience round on September 3 (229 ITAs at CRS 198), a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw on September 4 (3,500 ITAs at CRS 475), and a Provincial Nominee Program round on September 14 (576 ITAs at CRS 734). Today’s draw brings the month’s total to five rounds, spanning general, category-based, and program-specific selections.
A Small Shift From the Last CEC Round
At 519, today’s cut-off sits just 2 points below the 521 recorded in the September 1 CEC draw. With invitation volume holding steady at 2,000 across both rounds, this consistency marks a notable change from August, when CEC draws swung between 1,000 and 3,000 invitations and cut-offs ranged as high as 523.
Unusual Timing
Today’s draw was conducted earlier than IRCC‘s typical schedule, ahead of standard working hours. IRCC has not confirmed a reason, though the timing coincides with scheduled system maintenance later in the day.
What Comes Next
With CEC now showing a more predictable two-week cycle and category-based draws continuing to fill the gaps in between, candidates across a range of profiles are seeing more frequent opportunities for an ITA. Those in the pool are advised to keep their Express Entry profiles complete and current, as tie-breaking rules continue to reach back several months in some categories.
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