Express Entry rounds
Skilled trades draws
Category rounds for candidates working in eligible construction and skilled-trades occupations.
Most recent round
CRS 477 · 3,000 invitations · April 2, 2026
Who may be eligible
- Six months of continuous experience in an eligible trades occupation in the last three years
- Occupation listed in the current trades category instructions
- Eligible for an Express Entry program
Category criteria change through ministerial instructions. Confirm the current requirements on the official IRCC pages below, or ask a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant to review your profile.
Recorded rounds in this category
| Draw | Date | Round type | CRS cut-off | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #408 | April 2, 2026 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 477 | 3,000 |
| #368 | September 18, 2025 | Trade occupations (Version 2) | 505 | 1,250 |
| #321 | October 23, 2024 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 433 | 1,800 |
| #300 | July 4, 2024 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 436 | 1,800 |
| #276 | December 19, 2023 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 425 | 1,000 |
| #261 | August 3, 2023 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 388 | 1,500 |
| #159 | August 6, 2020 | Federal Skilled Trades | 415 | 250 |
| #128 | October 16, 2019 | Federal Skilled Trades | 357 | 500 |
| #117 | May 15, 2019 | Federal Skilled Trades | 332 | 500 |
| #100 | September 24, 2018 | Federal Skilled Trades | 284 | 400 |
| #91 | May 30, 2018 | Federal Skilled Trades | 288 | 500 |
| #76 | November 1, 2017 | Federal Skilled Trades | 241 | 505 |
| #64 | May 26, 2017 | Federal Skilled Trades | 199 | 400 |
Official Sources & References
Immigration requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements with official sources.