IRCC held Express Entry draw #444 on September 16, 2026, issuing 250 invitations through Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1.

Key facts

  • Round: #444
  • Date: September 16, 2026
  • Round type: Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
  • Invitations issued: 250
  • CRS cutoff: 389
  • Tie-breaking rule: September 01, 2026 at 23:05:13 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=444

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What changed

This round issued 250 invitations to apply under Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1. The CRS cut-off was 389.

Who it affects

Candidates eligible for the program or category named in this round. The CRS cut-off alone does not establish eligibility or guarantee an invitation; the applicable round criteria and tie-breaking rule also matter. Check the official instructions linked above.