GuideCAN impact rating
Important
Invited physicians with Canadian work experience should review their IRCC invitation and documents.
What happened?
IRCC held a category-based Express Entry round for physicians with Canadian work experience on September 3, 2026.
What changed?
- Round 440 issued 229 invitations, with a lowest invited CRS score of 198.
- For candidates tied at 198, the profile-submission cutoff was August 6, 2026 at 19:40:38 UTC.
Who is affected?
- Express Entry candidates who meet the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category requirements specified for this round.
- Physicians reviewing whether their profile met this specific round’s requirements.
What this means for you
- The 198 cutoff applies to this specific category-based round. It is not a general Express Entry or Canadian Experience Class cutoff.
- A score alone does not guarantee an invitation. Candidates must meet the applicable program and category requirements and the tie-breaking rule. An invitation is not permanent-residence approval.
What should you do next?
- 1Check your IRCC account for an invitation and follow its submission deadline.
- 2Read the round-specific category instructions and review evidence of your qualifying work experience.
- 3Keep your Express Entry profile accurate if you are waiting for a future invitation.
Does this affect me?
Start with your current status
Official sources
This GuideCAN summary was checked against the linked Government of Canada sources.
IRCC: Express Entry round 440 instructions and resultsIRCC: Official Express Entry draw dataThis article is general information, not legal advice or an eligibility decision. Immigration rules, dates and program instructions can change. Confirm your situation with IRCC or an authorized immigration professional.