July 2026 Express Entry draws: every CRS score

In July 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held several Express Entry draws, with CRS cut-offs that varied widely depending on the program. Here is the roundup, with figures reported from IRCC’s published rounds of invitations.

The July 2026 draws

• July 6 — Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 534 invitations, minimum score 708.
• July 7 — Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 2,000 invitations, minimum score 517.
• July 9 — French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum score 420 — the highest French-language cut-off of 2026.
• July 10 — Senior managers with Canadian work experience (new category): 500 invitations, minimum score 392.
• July 20 — PNP: 511 invitations, minimum score 744.
• July 21 — CEC: 2,000 invitations.

How to read these numbers

The PNP cut-off of 744 looks striking, but that is normal. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to the CRS score, so PNP rounds always show very high thresholds. This number does not apply to general candidates — you first need to secure a provincial nomination.

By contrast, the senior managers round at 392 shows the appeal of the new 2026 categories: they let you receive an invitation with a much lower score than general draws, provided you belong to the right occupational group. See our article on the new Express Entry categories for 2026.

The French-language round at 420 also confirms the huge advantage of French: a strong French score remains one of the most powerful levers to be invited quickly.

What you can do

If your score is stuck in general draws, two concrete paths: aim for an occupation-based category (health, trades, transport, management) or raise your score. Our guides explain how to improve your CRS score and how Express Entry works step by step. To understand the bigger trend, also read our 2026-2028 Levels Plan decoded.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Scores and the number of invitations change with every round: always check the official figures on canada.ca, the only official source.