Express Entry Draw 447 Details
- Date and time: October 1, 2026, at 12:47:55 UTC
- Category: Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3
- CRS cut-off: 476
- Invitations issued: 3,500
- Rank needed: 3,500 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: Candidates who submitted their Express Entry profile before 16:55:23 UTC on May 28, 2026, were prioritised where scores were tied
What the Trades Occupations Category Is?
Trades Occupations is one of several category-based selection streams IRCC uses to invite candidates with specific skills or experience ahead of the general Express Entry pool. Rather than ranking candidates purely on overall CRS score, this category targets individuals with qualifying work experience in a defined list of skilled trade occupations.
Eligibility Requirements for Express Entry draw 447
To be considered under this category, candidates must have:
- At least 6 months of continuous work experience within the past 3 years in a single eligible trade occupation (this experience can be
- from Canada or abroad)
- A valid Express Entry profile
- A CRS score at or above the cut-off set for that specific draw
- All other standard Express Entry eligibility requirements, including language test results and, where applicable, an Educational Credential Assessment
2026 Trades Draws So Far
This was the second Trades Occupations round of the year:
| Date | Invitations Issued | CRS Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | 3,000 | 477 |
| October 1, 2026 | 3,500 | 476 |
Combined, these two rounds have issued 6,500 invitations under this category in 2026.
What Happens After an Invitation Is Issued
Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence. This includes proof of eligible trade work experience, language test results, and any other documentation required under the program.
Category Frequency
Unlike Canadian Experience Class or French-language proficiency draws, which occur roughly every two weeks, Trades Occupations has run only twice in 2026, with close to six months between rounds. There is no fixed or published schedule for when this category will be used next.