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15th Express Entry CEC draw of 2026 issues 2000 ITAs
September 1, 2026 | Posted by Amit Kumar
15th Express Entry CEC draw of 2026 issues 2000 ITAs
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IRCC starts September on a positive note. 15th Express Entry CEC draw of 2026 issues 2000 ITAs. Before we get to the positive part of the latest draw, we must look at the current draw details first.

Sep 1, 2026: Express Entry CEC draw

  • Firstly, 2,000 CEC category applicants have received an ITA to submit a complete and error-free PR visa application.
  • Secondly, the CRS cut-off for this draw is 521.
  • Also, the tie-breaking rule applicable is set at August 18, 2026, at 03:24:13 UTC.

It is important to compare the current draw with the last Aug 18, 2026, Express Entry CEC draw. Because the difference in data easily points to how a particular draw is performing in real time.

Latest Draw Previous Draw Change
Date PR Invites (ITAs) CRS Cut-Off Date PR Invites (ITAs) CRS Cut-Off ITAs Change CRS Cut-Off Change
Sep 1 2026 2000 521 Aug 18 2026 1000 523 1000 -2

Looking at the above table, we can see:

  • Firstly, PR invitations are up by 1000.
  • Secondly, the CRS cut-off is lower by 2 points.

So, such news is positive for Canada PR aspirants who are either in the Express Entry pool or plan to apply later.

Who qualifies for an ITA as 15th Express Entry CEC draw of 2026 issues 2000 ITAs?

If you have an ITA in the current draw, then it means:

Thus, as you meet the above terms, you have an ITA to apply for a Canada PR visa. However, you need to make sure that you submit a complete and error-free visa application.

IRCC will then process your application. If satisfactory. you will get a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).

EE CEC category 2026 draws (up till now): Key observations

When we reflect on all 15 Express Entry CEC draws that have been conducted up to now, we see some interesting points such as:

  • Firstly, the lowest CRS cut-off is 507 in the Mar 17, 2026, EE draw. Whereas the highest cut-off stands at 523 in the Aug 18, 2026, draw.
  • Secondly, the highest ITAs were issued in the first CEC draw of the year on Jan 7, 2026.
  • Also, the CRS cut-off range seems to be above the 507+ range after the first draw of the year.
  • However, looking at the pattern, we may see the CRS cut-off being above the 515+ range in upcoming draws.
  • In case IRCC decides to select CEC candidates in bulk, then we may see the cut-off drop majorly.
    • Example – February 13, 2021, CEC draw: 27,332 ITAs | 75 CRS cut-off.

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