September 16 Express Entry Senior Managers Draw: 250 Invitations at CRS 389

What happened?

What changed?

1. Round 444 issued 250 invitations, with a lowest invited CRS score of 389.
2. For candidates tied at 389, IRCC used a profile-submission cutoff of September 1, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC.

Who is affected?

1. Express Entry candidates who met the senior managers with Canadian work experience category requirements for this round.
2. Candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program who may qualify for category-based selection.
3. Senior managers comparing their profile with this specific invitation round.

What this means for you

1. The CRS cutoff of 389 applies only to this category-based round. It is not a general Express Entry or Canadian Experience Class cutoff.
2. A job title or CRS score alone does not establish eligibility. The candidate must meet an Express Entry program, the round-specific category requirements and the tie-breaking rule.
3. An invitation to apply is not permanent residence approval. The application and supporting evidence still need to satisfy IRCC.

What should you do next?

1. 1Check your IRCC account rather than relying on an email notification alone.
2. 2Read the round-specific Ministerial Instructions and confirm that your qualifying Canadian work experience is accurately documented.
3. 3Review the information in your profile before submitting a permanent residence application.
4. 4If you were not invited, keep your profile accurate and monitor future official rounds without treating this cutoff as a forecast.