Official: CEC Draw #311 · March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs >

🇨🇦 CEC Draw #311
March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs

Official IRCC Data

Draw #

311

March 17, 2026

CRS Cutoff

507

Lowest invited score

Invitations

4,000

Rank needed: 4,000+

Candidates

231,362

Total in pool (Mar 15)

🗓️ Tie-breaking rule: May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC 📊 Data source: Canada.ca/express-entry 🎯 Draw type: Canadian Experience Class

📊 CRS Score Distribution · March 15, 2026

Total candidates in pool: 231,362

CRS Score Range	Number of Candidates
601-1200	360
501-600	13,039
451-500	72,558
491-500	13,421
481-490	12,992
471-480	15,751
461-470	15,272
451-460	15,122
401-450	64,638
441-450	14,195
431-440	14,247
421-430	12,471
411-420	12,288
401-410	11,437
351-400	53,565
301-350	18,903
0-300	8,299
Total	231,362

* The numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.
* The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

⚡ CEC candidates in 501–600: 13,039 profiles. Draw #311 (CRS 507) clears approximately 4,000 from the top of this range. Pressure remains high for those below 500.

🎯 CEC Strategy · March 2026

1 Score 500–507? You are on the cusp. Retake IELTS/CELPIP for CLB 9 (maximize language points) or gain one more year Canadian experience.
2 Below 490? Consider combining with PNP. Many provinces have CEC-aligned streams (Ontario HCP, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia).
3 French leverage: Even for CEC, adding French CLB 7 can give 20+ extra points and open separate draws (Mar 4 draw at 397).
4 Work permit expiring? Explore bridging options (BOWP eligibility after ITA).

📈 Category Comparison (Recent Draws)

Draw Type	CRS	Date	ITAs
CEC	507	Mar 17	4,000
CEC	508	Mar 3	4,000
French	397	Mar 4	5,500
Healthcare	467	Feb 20	4,000
PNP	710	Mar 2	264

📋 Types of Rounds (IRCC)

1. General

Top-ranking candidates eligible for any of the 3 programs (FSW, CEC, FST).

2. Program-specific

Targeted to a specific program (e.g., PNP-only draws).

3. Category-based

Established to meet economic goals (French, Healthcare, STEM, Trades, Education).

Source: Canada.ca/express-entry/rounds-invitations

📅 CEC Draw History (2026)

Date	CRS	ITAs
Mar 17, 2026	507	4,000
Mar 3, 2026	508	4,000
Feb 17, 2026	508	6,000
Feb 4, 2026	509	4,500
Jan 20, 2026	510	4,200

📌 Data integrity & sources: This page consolidates official IRCC draw data for March 17, 2026 (CEC #311, CRS 507, 4,000 ITAs) with pool statistics from March 15, 2026 as published on Canada.ca/express-entry/rounds-invitations. Tie-breaking rule: May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC. Always refer to the official IRCC website for the most current information.

🔍 Data verified · March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs IRCC Official Source

Express Entry Draw #311: CEC CRS Cutoff Drops to 507 | 4,000 ITAs Issued (March 17, 2026)

🇨🇦 CEC Draw #311March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs