Express Entry draw #447: 3,500 Trades invitations at CRS 476

October 1, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026 · Quick CRS news desk

Express Entry draw #447 on October 1, 2026: IRCC invited 3,500 Trades candidates with a minimum CRS score of 476.

Key takeaways

IRCC held Express Entry round #447 on October 1, 2026, a Trades draw.
It sent 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum CRS score was 476, 1 points lower than the previous Trades draw (#408 on April 2, 2026, cut-off 477).

What happened

On October 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a Trades round. Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 476.

Round: #447
Draw type: Trades
Invitations: 3,500
Minimum CRS score: 476
Eligible programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program

How it compares

The cut-off was 1 points lower than the previous Trades draw (#408 on April 2, 2026, cut-off 477).

Tie-breaking rule

Candidates with exactly 476 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC.

What this means for you

If your CRS score was 476 or higher and you qualified for this Trades round, you should have received an invitation in your account. If not, compare your score with recent cut-offs for the draw types you qualify for. From November 3, 2026, IRCC adds points for Canadian experience and job offers in high-wage occupations, which can change where you stand.

How does this affect your score?

See your CRS score under today’s rules and from November 3, 2026, side by side.

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Questions and answers

What was the CRS cut-off in Express Entry draw #447?

The minimum CRS score was 476.

How many invitations were issued in draw #447?

IRCC issued 3,500 invitations to apply.

What type of draw was #447?

It was a Trades round held on October 1, 2026.

Official sources

IRCC: Express Entry rounds of invitations · IRCC rounds of invitation

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