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Express Entry draw #447: 3,500 trades candidates invited, CRS cutoff 476
IRCC held Express Entry draw #447 on Oct. 1, 2026: 3,500 invitations for trades candidates, minimum CRS 476.
Why it matters
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #447 on October 1, 2026, inviting 3,500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence. It is the second trades-specific draw of 2026 and one of the largest category-based rounds this year.
Draw details
The draw targeted candidates eligible under the Trades Occupations category (2026-Version 3). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 476; among candidates tied at 476, only profiles submitted on or before May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC received invitations. Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application.
Context
The previous trades draw was held in April 2026, issuing 3,000 invitations at a 477 cutoff — this round added 500 invitations and the cutoff eased by one point. To qualify, candidates must be eligible under at least one Express Entry-managed program and meet the trades work-experience requirement.
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