IRCC held Express Entry round #449. 2,500 invitations were issued in the Canadian Experience Class round, with a CRS cut-off of 519. Tie-breaking rule: September 21, 2026 at 19:00:47 UTC.

What changed

A new Express Entry round of invitations was published by IRCC.

Who it affects

Candidates who received an invitation can proceed according to the instructions in their IRCC account.

Key facts

  • Round: #449
  • Round type: Canadian Experience Class
  • Invitations issued: 2,500
  • CRS cut-off: 519
  • Tie-breaking rule: September 21, 2026 at 19:00:47 UTC

Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds/invitations.html?q=449

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