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Express Entry: 2,000 CEC invitations issued September 29 as CRS cutoff falls to 518
IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates on September 29, with the minimum CRS score dropping to 518 — the third consecutive decline.
Why it matters
The cutoff score has now fallen in three consecutive CEC rounds — 521 on September 1, 519 on September 15, and 518 today — each inviting exactly 2,000 candidates. For many candidates with Canadian work experience, each point of decline meaningfully improves their odds.
Key details
In the event of a tie at the 518 cutoff, priority went to profiles submitted before February 13, 2026, at 20:48:08 UTC. Invited candidates have 60 days to submit their permanent residence applications.
Broader context
A day earlier, on September 28, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program draw issuing 733 invitations with a minimum CRS score of 725. Express Entry manages applications under the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee programs.
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