Express Entry Draw #289
January 28, 2026 — No Program Specified
Program Type
This was an all-program draw, open to candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
What This Draw Means
In Draw #289, IRCC invited 3,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum CRS score required was 520.
Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this round had 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Once submitted, Express Entry applications are typically processed within 6 months.
A cutoff of 520 is considered high, meaning most candidates needed strong profiles — typically combining Canadian work experience, high language scores, and/or a provincial nomination.
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