Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw under the revamped Transport category, issuing 150 invitations to apply (ITAs) for
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw under the revamped Transport category, issuing 150 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence on October 28, 2026.
To be invited, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 477 and an Express Entry profile created before 9:48 p.m. UTC on June 4, 2026. The cutoff rose seven points from the first Transport draw on August 7, which invited 300 candidates at a CRS of 470, reflecting the smaller size of this round.
Context: a busy October
The Transport draw capped a run of three draws in three days: a Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 26 (792 ITAs, CRS 761) and a French-language proficiency draw on October 27 (5,000 ITAs, CRS 407). Canada has now held 65 Express Entry draws in 2026, issuing more than 149,000 invitations, with selection continuing to favour candidates with Canadian ties — provincial nominees, Canadian work experience and French-language skills.
Candidates in Canada who have submitted their PR application may qualify for a bridging open work permit, and those who apply before their current permit expires can keep working under maintained status while they wait for a decision. Eligible family members may also qualify for open work permits.
Reminder: new CRS points from November 3
From November 3, 2026, Express Entry adds points for Canadian work experience and qualifying job offers in high-wage occupations (186 occupations across three wage tiers), under the new Labour Market Integration Factor — up to 150 points for Canadian work experience and up to 100 points for a job offer, with no LMIA required for the job offer points. Draws will pause for up to two weeks while scores are recalculated.
Working in transport and wondering if you qualify for the next draw? NewSteps Immigration can assess your profile.
Disclaimer: This post is general information only, published by NewSteps Immigration. We accept no liability for this post, as the information in it may be incorrect or may change without notice. Please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the final and official information.
