IRCC Issues ITAs in Largest Canadian Experience Class Draw Since March
Express Entry draw — June 23, 2026: Canadian Experience Class — CRS 516, 4,000 ITAs
IRCC invited 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class on June 23, 2026. To be eligible for this round, candidates needed a minimum CRS of 516 and to have created their Express Entry profile before 12:03 a.m. UTC on April 14, 2026. This was the 32nd Express Entry selection of the year and the largest CEC draw since March 31, 2026.
Selection patterns in 2026
– Number of selection rounds so far: 32.
– Draws by type: Provincial Nominee Program (12), Canadian Experience Class (10), French‑language proficiency (6), and one round each for Physicians with Canadian work experience, Healthcare and social services, Senior Managers with Canadian work experience, and Trades.
Cumulative ITAs issued in 2026 (to date)
– Total ITAs: 84,796.
– By draw type: Canadian Experience Class 41,250; French‑language proficiency 30,500; Provincial Nominee Program 5,405; Healthcare and social services 4,000; Trades 3,000; Physicians with Canadian work experience 391; Senior Managers with Canadian work experience 250.
Recent draw context (selected examples)
– French‑language proficiency: May 28 — CRS 409, 4,500 ITAs; April 29 — CRS 400, 4,000 ITAs.
– PNP rounds: June 22 — CRS 730, 955 ITAs; May 25 — CRS 805, 334 ITAs.
– CEC cutoffs this year have generally ranged in the low‑to‑mid 500s (for example: June 23 — CRS 516, 4,000 ITAs; May 27 — CRS 518, 3,000 ITAs; March 31 — CRS 509, 2,250 ITAs).
What this means for candidates
– In Canada: Candidates with Canadian work experience who had profiles created before 12:03 a.m. UTC on April 14, 2026 and a CRS of at least 516 were eligible for this round and may have received an ITA. The pattern of CEC draws in 2026 shows consistent focus on in‑Canada candidates.
– Outside Canada: Many draws this year have targeted applicants already in Canada. Candidates abroad should watch for PNP and other targeted rounds as alternate routes, noting that some PNP draws have had very high CRS thresholds.
– Specialty categories: French‑language and sector‑specific draws have invited large numbers at lower CRS thresholds within their pools, reflecting targeted priorities.
Practical implications
– Profile timestamps matter: some draws include a profile creation cut‑off. Make sure your profile details and timestamps are accurate.
– CRS volatility continues: CEC cutoffs have hovered in the low‑to‑mid 500s. Candidates near that range should monitor draws and consider realistic ways to improve CRS.
– Be ready to act: have documents, updated language results, education assessments, and any provincial nomination papers prepared in case of an ITA.
– Monitor targeted streams: if you qualify for French‑language, healthcare, trades, or physician categories, watch for those draws.
Key figures to track
– June 23, 2026 — CEC: CRS 516; 4,000 ITAs; profile creation deadline: before 12:03 a.m. UTC on April 14, 2026.
– Selection rounds so far in 2026: 32.
– Total ITAs issued so far in 2026: 84,796 (CEC 41,250; French‑language proficiency 30,500).
Next steps for applicants
– Verify your profile creation time and details.
– Review CRS components and identify realistic improvements (language, education, nomination).
– Prepare supporting documents so you can respond quickly if invited.
– Watch PNP and targeted draws that match your profile.
The June 23 CEC draw (CRS 516, 4,000 ITAs) fits a 2026 pattern of frequent, targeted selections that prioritize in‑Canada candidates and certain skill or language profiles. Stay prepared and keep your profile up to date.
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