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Express Entry 2026: New Categories, Eligibility and How to Prepare

Canada’s 2026 Express Entry categories place attention on targeted skills, Canadian experience and French-language ability. Use this guide to organize your profile before an invitation round.

Licensed RCIC insightReviewed September 2026Official source: canada.ca

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Express Entry

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September 2026

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What to verify first

Confirm your profile facts against the current federal criteria — the category-based selection list, the minimum entry requirements and the points you can actually document. Categories and CRS factors move between rounds, so the official IRCC page is the version that counts.

How to prepare the file

Line up language test results, an educational credential assessment, reference letters that state your duties and hours, and proof of funds. Names, dates and job titles need to agree across every document before a profile is submitted.

Questions to ask before you file

Ask which program you would be invited under, how your NOC and TEER code is being read, what a realistic CRS range looks like for your occupation, and whether a provincial nomination or a French-language result would change the picture.

Always confirm the current requirements on the official source before acting. This guide is general information, not advice on your file.

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