Express Entry Draw #396 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!
On February 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 invitations in the Express Entry draw. The minimum CRS score was 508. This draw is program-specific. Only candidates who were nominated under the Canadian Experience Class are invited.
What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three main immigration programs under Express Entry. It’s designed for individuals who already have at least 1 year of work experience in Canada and want to transition to permanent residency.
Express Entry Draw #396 – Key Details
The latest round focused exclusively on Canadian Experience Class applicants, reinforcing Canada’s strategy of selecting candidates with local work experience.
| Factor | Details |
| Draw Number | 396 |
| Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Invitations Issued | 6,000 |
| CRS Cut-off | 508 |
| Program | Canadian Experience Class |
| Tie-breaking Rule | March 16, 2025 at 09:35:59 UTC |
Candidates in the pool with a score of 508 or higher, or those with a lower score who met the tie-breaking rule, should have received their Invitation to Apply (ITA).
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