MILITARY ROUND #430

Express Entry Draw #430 — Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1

Official Ministerial Instructions · July 23, 2026
MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF
368
INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)
4
368
2026 Military Avg
368
Lowest in 2026
368
Highest in 2026
4
2026 Military ITAs

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

This round represents a targeted invitation milestone for the Military category under Canada's Immigration Levels Plan. With a cut-off established at 368 CRS, IRCC issued 4 invitations to eligible candidates nationwide.

By issuing invitations with a cutoff of 368, this round successfully bypassed the high-density 500+ score band. Targeted category selection under ministerial instructions allows Canada to address specific labor shortages without requiring candidates to achieve unreachable general human capital scores.

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🎯 Anatomy of a 368 CRS Profile (Targeted Military Candidate)

A cutoff of 368 allows qualified candidates to secure permanent residence invitations without needing to compete with hyper-competitive general cutoffs above 515.

⏱️ Received an ITA? The 60-Calendar-Day Action Plan

From the moment your Invitation to Apply (ITA) appears in your IRCC account, you have strictly 60 calendar days to submit a complete electronic Application for Permanent Residence (e-APR). Late or incomplete packages are rejected without refund.

1. Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Order certificates immediately for every country where you lived 6+ consecutive months since age 18.
2. Work Experience Reference Letters: Letters must include official letterhead, job title, exact duties matching the NOC code lead statement, dates, weekly hours (30+ hrs/wk), and remuneration.
3. Upfront Medical Examination (IME): Schedule with an official IRCC panel physician or provide your existing eMedical tracking information.
Settlement Funds: Ensure your bank balances meet the mandatory IRCC low-income cut-off (LICO) for your family size (unless exempt).

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