Canada Invites 500 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience (CRS 392)
The Government of Canada invites candidates from the pool to apply in rounds throughout the year. Officials choose applicants based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). You must be eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry to enter the pool.
The latest draw targeted Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1. Here are the exact figures from the draw.
- Date and time: July 10, 2026 at 10:42:46 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 392
- Number of invitations issued: 500
- Rank needed: 500 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: March 15, 2026 at 01:46:05 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. Officials also released the CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of July 5, 2026.
Recent System Updates
Officials have resolved an issue affecting invitations for the Express Entry French-language proficiency round (#418, May 28, 2026). If you were eligible, you should now have been invited.
How the Rounds Work
The immigration system follows a structured process for each draw.
- Officials choose the type of round they will hold.
- They decide the number of candidates needed.
- They identify the highest-ranking eligible candidates from the pool.
- They invite these candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Types of Rounds of Invitations
The government holds different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.
1. General Rounds of Invitations
Officials invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry.
2. Program-Specific Rounds of Invitations
The government invites top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For example, if they hold a round specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), they only invite candidates eligible for the PNP.
3. Category-Based Rounds of Invitations
The Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. Officials then invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category.
Provincial and Territorial Nominations
The government will continue to invite candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination through general and Provincial Nominee Program-specific rounds. Check the scores of previous rounds to see how likely you are to get an invitation in the next round.