Last Updated On 10 June 2026, 10:21 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
It is already Wednesday, June 10, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has not conducted a single Express Entry draw this week.
No Canadian Experience Class round has appeared. No French-language draw has been issued. No occupation-based category draw has gone out. Most notably, no Provincial Nominee Program draw has been released either.
That last point is what separates this week from the earlier CEC and category-based gaps that emerged in May.
PNP draws had been the only draw type still running on a consistent biweekly schedule throughout 2026, with the May 11 PNP draw arriving exactly 14 days after April 27.
A PNP round was widely expected around June 8, which would have been 14 days after the May 25 PNP draw. That draw has not materialized as of this writing.
There are two possible explanations for why no draws have been issued, and candidates should consider both before drawing conclusions.
The first is that the draw rhythm change we identified in May is now extending across all draw types, not just CEC and French rounds.
The latest Express Entry draw predictions published on June 2 outlined both a biweekly scenario (CEC around June 9 to 10) and a four-week scenario (CEC around June 22 to 24). What is happening right now is the biweekly scenario failing to materialize on time.
The second, and equally plausible explanation, is that IRCC is still dealing with a technical issue it publicly acknowledged on its own website. Before interpreting this week as a trend signal, that technical context deserves a full look.
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It Could Just Be A Technical Glitch
The official IRCC Rounds of Invitations page currently displays the following notice at the top of the page:
“We’re aware that some candidates didn’t get invited to a recent Express Entry French-language proficiency round (round #418, May 28, 2026). We’re reviewing the situation and will provide updates as needed. You don’t need to take any action at this time.”
That statement is directly from IRCC and it has not been updated or removed as of June 10. It confirms that something went wrong with the most recent French-language draw on May 28, which issued 4,500 invitations at a CRS cutoff of 409.
Some eligible candidates who should have received an invitation in that round were not invited. This is not a minor housekeeping note.
If IRCC is still investigating why certain candidates were excluded from Round #418, it would make operational sense for the department to hold off on conducting new draws until the issue is fully resolved.
Running a new draw on top of a system that may have incorrectly processed the last one could compound the problem.
IRCC has not explained the nature of the glitch, how many candidates were affected, or whether those candidates will receive invitations retroactively.
The notice only says the department is reviewing the situation and that candidates do not need to take any action.
If the delay this week is caused entirely by this technical issue, then the absence of draws says nothing about IRCC’s scheduling intentions.
A PNP draw, a CEC draw, or a category-based draw could resume immediately once the department confirms the system is functioning correctly.
If draws resume next week, that confirms it. Technical hold, nothing more. But if next week also passes without a CEC or category-based draw, the explanation shifts.
At that point we would be looking at a 28 to 30 day gap between CEC rounds for the second consecutive time, and the technical glitch would no longer explain it because PNP and other draw types would have had more than enough time to resume.
That would be the clearest signal yet that IRCC has moved away from biweekly CEC and category-based rounds toward something closer to a four-week cycle.
The May 27 draw already came 29 days after April 28. If the next CEC draw lands around June 22 to 24, that is two consecutive months of four-week spacing, and the pattern is no longer a one-off.
Next week is the week that tells us which it is.
Express Entry Draw Timeline Right Now
Regardless of whether the delay is technical or scheduling-related, the factual timeline is the same. The last Express Entry draw of any type was the French-language proficiency round on May 28, which issued 4,500 invitations at a CRS cutoff of 409.
The last CEC draw was on May 27 with 3,000 invitations at CRS 518. That was already 29 days after the previous CEC round on April 28, which was the longest CEC gap of the year.
The last PNP draw on May 25 issued 334 invitations at CRS 805, the highest PNP cutoff of 2026.
Today is day 13 since the last Express Entry draw of any type. If no draw occurs by the end of this week, the gap will stretch to at least 16 days, making it the longest draw-free stretch of 2026 across all draw types combined.
| Draw Type | Last Draw | ITAs | CRS | Days Ago |
| CEC | May 27 | 3,000 | 518 | 14 |
| French | May 28 | 4,500 | 409 | 13 |
| PNP | May 25 | 334 | 805 | 16 |
| Trades | Apr 2 | 1,800 | 477 | 69 |
| Healthcare | Apr 15 | 3,000 | 430 | 56 |
Longer Draw Gaps Push CRS Cutoffs Higher
Whether the current delay is technical or intentional, the effect on the Express Entry pool is the same. Every day without a draw allows more candidates to enter the pool, improve language scores, gain Canadian work experience, or receive provincial nominations.
The May 24 pool snapshot from IRCC tells the story clearly. Between April 26 and May 24, the number of candidates scoring between 501 and 600 grew by 4,085, rising from 13,860 to 17,945 profiles.
That single scoring band accounted for 93% of the entire pool’s net growth during that four-week period. The total pool grew from 234,452 to 238,847 candidates over the same window.
That 29% jump in the 501 to 600 range is the band where CEC cutoffs fall. More candidates in this range means more competition at the top of the pool, which forces the CRS cutoff higher when IRCC issues a draw of any given size.
The May 24 data does not account for the three draws held between May 25 and May 28 that removed 7,834 candidates from the pool (334 PNP, 3,000 CEC, and 4,500 French).
The CEC draw on May 27 pulled 3,000 candidates from the 501 to 600 band, bringing it down temporarily.
But since May 28, no draws have occurred to remove candidates, and the band has been rebuilding for 13 consecutive days.
The 2026 CEC draw history shows exactly what happens when this band grows unchecked between draws.
| Date | ITAs | CRS | Gap (Days) | Trend Note |
| Jan 7 | 8,000 | 511 | — | Largest CEC draw since 2021 |
| Jan 21 | 6,000 | 509 | 14 | Biweekly, score dipped |
| Feb 17 | 6,000 | 508 | 27 | Longer gap, score held |
| Mar 3 | 4,000 | 508 | 14 | Smaller draw, same score |
| Mar 17 | 4,000 | 507 | 14 | Lowest CEC cutoff of 2026 |
| Mar 31 | 2,250 | 509 | 14 | Draw shrinks, score rises |
| Apr 14 | 2,000 | 515 | 14 | Sharp jump on small draw |
| Apr 28 | 2,000 | 514 | 14 | Held steady |
| May 27 | 3,000 | 518 | 29 | 29-day gap, highest CEC CRS of 2026 |
When CEC draws ran biweekly between January and April, the cutoff stayed in the 507 to 515 range.
The moment the gap stretched to 29 days in May, the cutoff jumped to 518 despite IRCC increasing the draw size to 3,000 invitations.
Draw frequency controls CRS pressure more than draw size alone. That pattern holds regardless of whether the current delay is a scheduling decision or a technical hold.
CEC Cutoff Prediction If No Draw Happens This Week
As of June 10, it has been 14 days since the last CEC draw on May 27.
If IRCC does not issue a CEC draw this week and instead waits until the week of June 22, that would create a gap of approximately 26 to 28 days, close to the 29-day gap that produced the jump to CRS 518 in May.
During those additional days, more candidates will enter the 501 to 600 scoring band. Language test results will be processed and added to profiles.
Foreign workers will cross the one-year Canadian experience threshold that unlocks CEC eligibility.
The 501 to 600 band, which already grew at a rate of roughly 290 candidates per day between April 26 and May 24, will continue accumulating profiles at a similar pace.
Based on the current trajectory, the following estimates reflect realistic CRS scenarios depending on when the next CEC draw lands.
| Scenario | Draw Size | Gap Since May 27 | Est. CRS Range |
| Surprise draw this week | 2,000 – 3,000 | 14 – 17 days | 516 – 520 |
| Draw week of June 15 | 2,500 – 3,500 | 20 – 24 days | 520 – 524 |
| Four-week gap (June 22–24) | 2,500 – 3,500 | 26 – 28 days | 522 – 530 |
| Extended pause beyond June 24 | 3,000 – 4,000 | 30+ days | 525+ |
These estimates assume pool growth continues at a pace consistent with the May 24 data, where the 501 to 600 band was adding roughly 2,000 new profiles every two weeks.
A draw of 4,000 or more invitations could stop the cutoff from surging significantly.
A smaller draw of 2,000 would push it toward the higher end. IRCC has not issued a CEC draw larger than 3,000 since February.
If the delay is caused by the Round #418 technical glitch and IRCC resolves it quickly, a surprise CEC draw later this week remains possible.
In that scenario, the cutoff would likely land in the 516 to 520 range, close to where May 27 ended.
French, Healthcare, Trades, And PNP Outlook
French-language proficiency draws have appeared in every draw month of 2026 so far, making a June French draw one of the safest predictions available.
The last French round on May 28 issued 4,500 invitations at CRS 409. French cutoffs in 2026 have ranged from 379 to 446, and the June cutoff could land anywhere in that band depending on how many French-speaking candidates entered the pool since May.
However, since Round #418 was the draw affected by the technical glitch, IRCC may handle the next French draw with extra care.
Healthcare and trades draws have been less frequent in 2026. The last trades draw was on April 2 with 1,800 invitations at CRS 477.
The last healthcare draw was on April 15 with 3,000 invitations at CRS 430. IRCC has occasionally alternated category-based draws after running consecutive French rounds, so a healthcare or trades round in June remains a realistic possibility.
Provincial Nominee Program draws present the most interesting question this week. PNP rounds had been the most predictable draw type all year, running every 14 days without exception.
A PNP draw was expected around June 8 and has not appeared. If the Round #418 glitch is the reason, PNP draws would be affected by the same system hold, which would explain the delay without signalling any change in PNP scheduling.
Another possible factor is the OINP regulatory redesign that took effect on May 30. Ontario is the largest source of provincial nominations feeding into Express Entry.
If the transition between old and new OINP streams temporarily reduced the number of fresh nominations entering the federal pool, IRCC may have had fewer PNP-eligible candidates to draw from.
That said, provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba also feed nominees into Express Entry.
What Candidates Should Do While Waiting
The single most effective action for candidates below CRS 520 is to pursue a provincial nomination.
A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points and moves a candidate well above any realistic CEC cutoff. Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba all have active Express Entry-aligned streams in 2026.
Improving French language proficiency to NCLC 7 or higher opens access to French-language category draws where cutoffs have been as low as 393 this year.
Candidates who already speak English and can achieve intermediate French scores gain a major advantage through category-based draws that bypass the CEC cutoff entirely.
Retaking IELTS or CELPIP to push CLB scores higher remains one of the fastest ways to gain CRS points. A jump from CLB 8 to CLB 9 across all four abilities can add 20 to 30 points to a profile.
The 2027 to 2029 Immigration Levels consultations that close on June 14 will shape the next three years of immigration targets.
While this will not affect current draw timing, the consultation results could eventually influence how many invitations IRCC issues in 2027 and beyond.
What This Week Means If No Draw Arrives
If Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pass without any Express Entry draw, it does not confirm that IRCC has paused draws or abandoned biweekly scheduling. IRCC has made no such announcement.
There are two honest readings of the situation. The first is that the Round #418 technical glitch has temporarily stalled the entire draw calendar and normal operations will resume once the issue is resolved.
The second is that the draw rhythm change observed in May is now extending across all Express Entry draw types, including PNP.
Both interpretations point in the same direction for candidates: the predictable draw rhythm that candidates relied on from January through March 2026 is no longer reliable as a planning tool, whether the cause is technical or intentional.
The CEC gap stretched to 29 days in May before the glitch even occurred. PNP may now be stretching beyond 14 days for the first time this year.
For CEC candidates specifically, every additional day without a draw increases the realistic cutoff range. A score that was safely above the cutoff in March may not be competitive in late June.
Candidates sitting at CRS 515 to 520 should treat this period as a call to action. Exploring provincial nomination pathways, improving language scores, and checking category-based draw eligibility are the most productive steps available right now.
This article will be updated immediately if IRCC conducts any Express Entry draw before the end of this week or provides an update on the Round #418 technical issue.
For real-time draw results, check the official IRCC Rounds of Invitations page on canada.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Has IRCC officially paused Express Entry draws in June 2026?
No, IRCC has not announced any pause, schedule change, or shift to a four-week draw cycle. The department can hold a draw at any time. The absence of draws this week may be related to the Round #418 technical glitch that IRCC publicly acknowledged, or it may reflect a broader scheduling shift. Neither has been confirmed.
What is the expected CRS cutoff for the next CEC draw?
The next CEC draw is estimated to land between 516 and 525 depending on the draw size and timing. A draw this week would likely fall in the 516 to 520 range. A draw in late June could reach 520+. These are estimates based on observed data, not official IRCC guidance.
Could the Round #418 technical glitch explain the delay?
Yes, it is a plausible explanation. IRCC stated on its official Rounds of Invitations page that some candidates were not properly invited in the May 28 French-language draw and that the department is reviewing the situation. If IRCC is holding off on new draws until the issue is resolved, the delay this week would be a technical hold rather than a scheduling change. IRCC has not provided a timeline for resolution.
Does my Express Entry profile expire if my PGWP runs out before a draw?
No, An Express Entry profile remains valid for 12 months from creation regardless of your immigration status in Canada. You can receive an invitation to apply even after leaving Canada. However, you must still meet all program eligibility requirements at the time you submit your permanent residence application. Full eligibility details are available on the official IRCC Express Entry eligibility page on canada.ca.
What is the fastest way to improve my CRS score right now?
A provincial nomination adding 600 CRS points is the single largest score boost available. Retaking a language test to improve CLB scores is the second most effective method. Learning French to CLB 7 or higher opens access to French-language category draws with cutoffs far below the CEC threshold. Gaining one additional year of skilled Canadian work experience also adds significant points.
Fact-checked: All draw data in this article has been verified against the official IRCC Rounds of Invitations page on canada.ca as of June 10, 2026. Pool composition data is sourced from the IRCC snapshot dated May 24, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. All predictions are independent estimates and are not endorsed by IRCC. Consult a licensed immigration professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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