Express Entry Draw 440: CRS 198, 229 ITAs

Category: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1

Date: September 3, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 198

Invitations Issued: 229

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: August 06, 2026 at 19:40:38 UTC

The latest Express Entry draw, numbered 440, occurred on September 3, 2026, and targeted physicians with Canadian work experience. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 198, with 229 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued. This draw represents a significant drop in the CRS score compared to the previous draws.

The draw on August 31, 2026, had a CRS score of 697. This results in a CRS score difference of 499 points compared to the current draw. The number of ITAs issued in the August 31 draw was 562, leading to a difference of 333 ITAs fewer in the latest draw.

In the preceding draw on August 19, 2026, the CRS score was 382. The difference in CRS points between this draw and the latest draw is 184 points. The August 19 draw had 5000 ITAs issued, which translates into a decrease of 4771 ITAs in the current draw.

On August 18, 2026, the CRS score stood at 523, resulting in a difference of 325 points when compared to the current draw. This draw resulted in the issuance of 1000 ITAs, making it 771 fewer ITAs than the September 3 draw.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are calculated based on a variety of factors, including age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other criteria. ITAs are invitations issued to candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet the eligibility requirements and rank above the CRS cut-off threshold in a specific draw. For further details, refer to the [CRS Calculator Page] and the [Express Entry Guide]. Information on provincial nominations can be found in the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].