Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Canada PR: CRS Cut-off Drops 2 Points in Latest Express Entry Draw
In the latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw, Canada invited 6,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence.
The lowest CRS score needed was 509, which is 2 points lower than the previous draw.
This means it was a bit easier to get an invitation this time.
The draw happened on January 21, 2026.
To be eligible, you need to have worked in Canada for at least one year and meet other requirements.
Canada uses this system to choose skilled workers who want to live there permanently.
The latest Express Entry draw issued 6,000 ITAs for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class.
The CRS cut-off score for the lowest-ranked candidate was 509, a drop of 2 points from the previous draw.
The previous draw on January 7, 2026, had a cut-off score of 511 and issued 8,000 ITAs.
The draw took place on January 21, 2026, at 12:37:42 UTC, with a tie-breaking rule date of October 29, 2025.
To be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class, candidates must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
- Who
- Overseas skilled professionals
- What
- CRS cut-off score dropped by 2 points in the latest Express Entry draw
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To invite top applicants for permanent residence applications
- Date of Draw
- January 21, 2026
- Time of Draw
- 12:37:42 UTC
- Tie-breaking Rule Date
- October 29, 2025 at 04:35:24 UTC
- Number of ITAs Issued
- 6,000
- CRS Cut-off Score
- 509
- Previous Draw's Cut-off Score
- 511
- CRS Score Drop
- 2 points
- Program
- Canadian Experience Class