Express Entry Transport Draw October 2026: 150 Invitations Issued at CRS 477
Canada has held its second Express Entry draw of 2026 targeting transport professionals. On 28 October 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 150 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Transport Occupations category, with a minimum CRS score of 477.
Latest Transport Occupations Draw: Key Details
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw date | 28 October 2026 |
| Draw type | Transport Occupations |
| Invitations issued | 150 |
| Minimum CRS score | 477 |
| Tie-breaking date | 4 June 2026, 9:48:22 p.m. UTC |
Candidates needed to meet the minimum CRS score and the applicable tie-breaking criteria to receive an invitation.
How Does This Compare With the Previous Transport Draw?
| Draw Date | Invitations | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2026 | 150 | 477 |
| 7 August 2026 | 300 | 470 |
The CRS cut-off has risen by 7 points since August, while the number of invitations has halved. Candidates should note that both the volume and the cut-off can vary significantly between draws depending on the pool composition at the time.
Which Transport Professionals May Qualify?
Canada’s revised 2026 Transport Occupations category includes selected roles such as:
- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
Eligibility depends on the applicable National Occupational Classification (NOC) code, actual job duties performed, and the category’s work-experience requirements. Working broadly in the transport sector does not automatically qualify a candidate for this draw type.
What Does This Mean for Canada PR Aspirants?
The October 2026 transport draw confirms that Canada continues to use occupation-specific selection alongside general Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and French-language proficiency draws.
If your occupation appears on the current transport list, now is a good time to:
- Confirm your NOC code and job duties against the category requirements
- Verify your eligibility for an Express Entry program (CEC, FSW or FST)
- Check your current CRS score against the 477 cut-off
- Explore whether a PNP stream could improve your position if your score is below the cut-off
If your occupation is not included in the Transport category, other Express Entry pathways or provincial nomination programs may still be available depending on your profile.
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Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Official Express Entry rounds data. Information reflects announcements available as of 28 October 2026.
