Express Entry Draw 421: CRS 223, 271 ITAs

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

Date: June 24, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 223

Invitations Issued: 271

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: May 31, 2026 at 18:13:49 UTC

The current Express Entry draw, Draw Number 421, was conducted on June 24, 2026. The draw targeted physicians with Canadian work experience. The CRS score for this draw was 223, with 271 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued.

Comparatively, the previous draw held on June 22, 2026, had a CRS score of 730, which is a difference of 507 points lower than the current draw. This prior draw issued 955 ITAs, resulting in a difference of 684 more ITAs than the current draw.

Another previous draw, conducted on May 28, 2026, had a CRS score of 409. This represents a difference of 186 points higher than the current draw’s CRS score. The May 28 draw issued 4500 ITAs, which is 4229 more than the current draw.

The draw immediately preceding that, held on May 27, 2026, had a CRS score of 518. The score for the current draw is 295 points lower than this previous draw. The May 27 draw issued 3000 ITAs, which is 2729 more than the current draw.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are calculated based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency among others. ITAs are issued to candidates with the highest scores in the pool for submitting a complete application for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. For more detailed information on CRS calculations, visitors can refer to the [CRS Calculator Page]. To better understand the Express Entry system and application process, interested parties can consult the [Express Entry Guide]. For those considering provincial pathways, the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview] provides essential insights into possible options.