Canada Express Entry: IRCC Holds 3 Back-to-Back Draws, Issues 2,791 PR Invitations

The September 3 draw specifically targeted physicians with Canadian work experience, inviting 229 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 198.

Canada has kicked off September with a series of Express Entry draws, bringing fresh opportunities for candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence.

Between August 31 and September 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted three draws and issued a combined 2,791 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

Here’s a quick look at the latest results:

What stands out?

The September 3 draw specifically targeted physicians with Canadian work experience, inviting 229 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 198.

Before that, Canada invited 2,000 CEC candidates on September 1 at CRS 521, while 562 PNP candidates received invitations on August 31 at CRS 697.

These consecutive draws highlight an important trend in Canada's Express Entry system: there isn't just one route to an ITA. Canadian experience, provincial nomination, occupation and category-specific eligibility can all play an important role.

For aspiring immigrants, this makes it important to look at the complete profile rather than focusing only on the CRS score.

At Visas Avenue, we closely track Canada's Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program updates to help applicants understand which pathway may be suitable for their profile.

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Disclaimer: Immigration programs, draw criteria and CRS requirements may change. Eligibility should be assessed based on the latest official IRCC guidelines.

- Cathlin