Canada just rolled out another exciting Express Entry draw that’s shaking things up for skilled workers with Canadian experience! On January 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a whopping 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) — and the CRS cut-off score dropped to 509! That’s one of the most generous draws we’ve seen so far this year, opening doors for many talented candidates already living and working in Canada.

This massive round shows that Canada is really pushing to help temporary residents transition to permanent status — and if IRCC keeps up this pace, we might even see the CRS score dip below 500 in upcoming draws! ✨