Updated
IRCC draw data verified through June 27, 2026. Latest tracked round: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations #422 on Jun 25, 2026.
CRS score guide
Is CRS 500 a good Express Entry score in 2026?
Is CRS 500 still plausible in Express Entry right now? Compare it with the latest official cut-offs, see the nearest recent draws, and get every new official draw by email.
Score
Tracked streams
Closest recent cut-off
Status
Where this score stands now
This score is already at or above at least one recent tracked cut-off.
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Closest recent cut-off
Canadian Experience Class
Gap 16
Streams already in range
4
This score is already at or above at least one recent tracked cut-off.
Next recent cut-off
516
Canadian Experience Class
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Canadian Experience Class
Latest cut-off
516
Gap
-16
Provincial Nominee Program
Latest cut-off
730
Gap
-230
French-Language Proficiency
Latest cut-off
409
Above latest
+91
Healthcare and Social Services
Latest cut-off
475
Above latest
+25
Trades Occupations
Latest cut-off
477
Above latest
+23
Targeted Occupations
Latest cut-off
429
Above latest
+71
What CRS 500 means right now
CRS 500 is at or above the latest cut-off for French-Language Proficiency, Healthcare and Social Services, Trades Occupations, Targeted Occupations.
It is within 20 points of Canadian Experience Class, so following the next few rounds may be especially useful.
When cut-offs stay tight, do not focus only on the final number. Check the nearest recent draw, the categories that have already invited below this score band, and the pace of recent draws.
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