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Express Entry Draw 453: 150 Transport ITAs at CRS 477
Canada's Express Entry round #453 on 28 October 2026 issued 150 invitations under Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2. The lowest invited Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 477, according to IRCC's official round record.
Official draw results
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Round | 453 |
| Category | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 |
| Round time | 28 October 2026, 10:34:14 UTC |
| Invitations | 150 |
| Minimum CRS | 477 |
| Tie-break | 4 June 2026, 21:48:22 UTC |
Occupations named in the instructions
| NOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 22313 | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors |
| 72404 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
| 72410 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
The instructions require at least one year of qualifying full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, in one listed occupation within the preceding three years. The work must satisfy the relevant NOC duties requirements. Unauthorised work in Canada is excluded.
What the result means for applicants
The cutoff belongs to this specific category round. It should not be read as a score applying to everyone in the Express Entry pool. An occupation title alone also does not establish eligibility: the documented duties and experience must fit the instructions.
For an Indian applicant considering this category, a useful review is to compare the employment evidence against the listed NOC rather than choose a code only because its title sounds similar. Any score or work-history discrepancy should be resolved before relying on a profile for selection.
Related reading: Canada PR process and application planning.
Official sources
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Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cutoff?
IRCC reported 477 for round 453.
How many invitations were issued?
The official record lists 150 invitations.
Was this a PNP round?
No. It was Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2.
Does working in transport automatically qualify someone?
No. The named occupation, duties and experience conditions must be met, alongside the applicable Express Entry requirements.
