Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw for candidates with Canadian experience
The number of invitations remained the same, but the passing score became lower.
On March 17, 2026, the Canadian government held a new Express Entry draw for candidates with Canadian work experience under the Canadian Experience Class category.
4,000 people received invitations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum passing score in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 507. This score remained virtually unchanged compared to the previous draw, indicating stable requirements for candidates in this category.
For comparison, in the previous draw on March 3, 2026, the minimum score was 508, and 4,000 people also received invitations. So the passing threshold dropped by 1 point, while the number of invitations remained the same.
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How does the Express Entry system work?
Express Entry is an online platform through which Canada selects candidates for permanent residence under three federal programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program for skilled professionals;
- Canadian Experience Class for those who have already worked in Canada;
- Federal Skilled Trades Program for skilled trades workers.
CRS points are awarded for various factors: age, education, English or French language proficiency, professional and Canadian work experience, marital status, and adaptability.
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