Express Entry Draw 402: CRS 429, 250 ITAs

Category: Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1

Date: March 5, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 429

Invitations Issued: 250

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: August 19, 2025 at 15:10:18 UTC

In the current draw, Draw Number 402 held on March 5, 2026, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 429, with a total of 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued. This score marks a decrease of 79 points compared to the previous draw on March 3, 2026, where the CRS score was 508. Additionally, there is a difference of 3,750 fewer ITAs issued when comparing these two draws.

When contrasted with the draw prior to that, held on March 2, 2026, which had a CRS score of 710, the current draw displays a 281-point reduction in the required CRS score. The number of ITAs issued for this earlier draw was 264, indicating a difference of 14 more ITAs in the March 2 draw compared to the March 5 draw.

Furthermore, comparing to the draw from February 20, 2026, where the CRS score was 467, the current draw has a lower point difference of 38. The previous draw issued 4,000 ITAs, marking a difference of 3,750 fewer ITAs in the current draw.

The CRS score is calculated based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, and work experience, among others. It represents the ranking of candidates in the Express Entry pool. ITAs are issued to candidates who have the highest CRS scores in a draw and allow them to apply for permanent residency in Canada. For more information on calculating CRS scores, visit the [CRS Calculator Page]. For details on the Express Entry process, refer to the [Express Entry Guide]. For additional insights on provincial pathways, see the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].