Analysis of Express Entry Draw 407
IRCCGUIDE tracks this draw directly from the official IRCC source, which can be found at Canada.ca, and explains what changed in this specific round. Draw 407 was conducted on March 31, 2026, specifically targeting candidates within the Canadian Experience Class. This targeted approach ensures that individuals with specific professional experience in Canada are prioritized for permanent residency.
For broader context, see our Canadian Experience Class guide.
In this round, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was set at 509. A total of 2,250 invitations to apply for permanent residence were issued to eligible candidates. When interpreting these results on IRCCGUIDE, it is important to note that the cutoff score represents the lowest score invited in this specific round. Candidates who met or exceeded the 509 threshold and fell under the Canadian Experience Class category were eligible for an invitation.
Comparing Draw 407 to Previous CEC Rounds
To understand the trends within the Canadian Experience Class, we can look at the previous draw of the same type. The previous Canadian Experience Class draw took place on March 17, 2026. In that round, the CRS cutoff was 507, and a higher volume of invitations was issued, totaling 4,000.
Comparing these two rounds shows a slight increase in the CRS cutoff, moving from 507 to 509. Additionally, the number of invitations issued in draw 407 was lower than the previous round, with 2,250 invitations compared to the 4,000 issued on March 17. These fluctuations are common in the Express Entry system as IRCC adjusts its invitation targets based on various policy goals and pool dynamics.
Understanding the Tie-Break Rule
A critical component of draw 407 is the tie-break date. The tie-break date for this round was March 18, 2026 at 8:27 a.m. UTC. In the Express Entry system, a tie-break occurs when multiple candidates have the exact same CRS score, but there are not enough invitation slots to accommodate all of them.
In such cases, the system prioritizes candidates who submitted their profiles first. Because the tie-break date for draw 407 was March 18, 2026 at 8:27 a.m. UTC, any candidate with a score of 509 who submitted their profile before this specific time and date would have been prioritized for an invitation over someone who submitted their profile later.
What This Means for Candidates
For those tracking the Canadian Experience Class, draw 407 demonstrates the ongoing demand for candidates with Canadian work experience. While the invitation volume was lower than the March 17 round, the cutoff score remained relatively stable, shifting by only two points. IRCCGUIDE provides this analysis to help candidates understand how their current scores align with the actual outcomes of targeted draws.
Candidates should continue to monitor their profiles and ensure all information is accurate. Since this draw focused exclusively on the Canadian Experience Class, candidates in other programs or categories were not impacted by the specific cutoff of 509 used in this round.