{"id":15327,"date":"2026-04-01T15:24:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/updates\/?p=15327"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:54:03","slug":"canada-invites-2250-candidates-in-latest-cec-express-entry-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/updates\/canada-invites-2250-candidates-in-latest-cec-express-entry-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Invites 2,250 Candidates in Latest CEC Express Entry Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"464\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 31, 2026. This draw specifically targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). As a result, IRCC invited 2,250 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"660\">To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509. Overall, this score shows that competition remains strong among candidates with Canadian work experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background-color: #e71414; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: center;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/canada-immigration\/67-canada-immigration-point-system\/\">Check Your Skilled Assessment &amp; Eligibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"2hyokc\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"713\">Key Highlights of the March 31, 2026 Draw<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"950\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1p92kp6\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"759\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"731\">Draw Name:<\/strong> Canadian Experience Class<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s69wdh\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"797\"><strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"780\">Date and Time:<\/strong> March 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q32pxg\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"814\">CRS Score:<\/strong> 509<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h5qblw\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"846\">Invitations Issued:<\/strong> 2,250<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i9xbra\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"892\"><strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"875\">Rank Required:<\/strong> 2,250 or above<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bqqz16\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"917\">Tie-Breaking Rule:<\/strong> March 18, 2026 at 08:27:11 UTC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1124\">If multiple candidates had the same CRS score, IRCC selected profiles based on the date and time of submission. Therefore, candidates who applied earlier received priority.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"n7ywtk\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1172\">Understanding Express Entry Programs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1261\">IRCC manages three main economic immigration programs through the Express Entry system:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<li data-section-id=\"v05044\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1304\">Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5qz06s\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1346\">Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x0ojjn\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1382\">Canadian Experience Class (CEC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1566\">Since June 2023, IRCC has used three types of draws. These include general draws, program-specific draws, and category-based draws. In this case, IRCC focused only on CEC candidates.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ltmx65\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1597\">How CRS Scores Work<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1860\">The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) ranks candidates based on key factors. These include age, education, work experience, and language skills. In addition, candidates can earn extra points for Canadian experience, job offers, or family connections in Canada.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1968\">As a result, candidates with higher scores have a better chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"60jcmf\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2003\">Steps to Receive an ITA<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2068\">If you plan to apply through Express Entry, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2281\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pumx87\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2128\">First, check your eligibility under FSWP, FSTP, or CEC<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eo6lwz\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2172\">Next, create your Express Entry profile<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iketxf\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2205\">Then, receive your CRS score<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zyw21z\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2281\">Finally, wait for a draw and get an ITA if your score meets the cut-off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m7s490\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2315\">What is Express Entry?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2462\">Express Entry is Canada\u2019s online system for managing skilled immigration applications. It helps IRCC select candidates based on their CRS scores.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2563\">Moreover, the system ensures that Canada invites skilled workers who can contribute to the economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background-color: #e71414; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: center;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigrationxperts.com\/canada-immigration\/67-canada-immigration-point-system\/\">Check Your Skilled Assessment &amp; Eligibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hz3owe\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2603\">Start Your Canada PR Journey<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2711\">Planning to apply for Canada PR? 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