Express Entry draw

Express Entry French Draw Issues 5,000 Invitations at CRS 407

Published October 27, 2026Verified October 29, 2026Source: official government publication

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IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in its October 27, 2026 French-language proficiency round. The CRS cut-off was 407.

Invitations5,000

CRS cut-off407

Round452 · French-language proficiency

What was announced

IRCC held Express Entry round 452 on October 27, 2026 for the French-language proficiency category. The department issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest-ranked candidate invited had a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 407.

The tie-breaking rule was July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC. Candidates at the cut-off score were ranked using the date and time their Express Entry profiles were submitted.

To qualify for the French-language category, a candidate must be eligible for an Express Entry program and have approved French-language test results that are less than two years old, with NCLC 7 or higher in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Meeting the language threshold does not by itself guarantee an invitation.

What this may mean for applicants

Invited candidates should review the invitation in their IRCC account, verify that language results and every profile claim remain valid, and submit a complete application by the deadline shown in the account. A previous cut-off does not predict a future round, and an invitation is not permanent residence approval.

Official source

IRCC — Express Entry round 452

IRCC — Category-based selection and French eligibility

Important: This update provides general information only and is not legal advice. Program requirements, eligibility rules and draw results can change. Your options should be assessed using current official requirements and your individual circumstances.