Express Entry French-Language Draw: 5,000 Invited with a CRS Cutoff of 420
Immigration demands clear strategy and honest advice. The government invites candidates from the pool to apply in rounds throughout the year.
They choose them based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). SEP Immigration gives serious clients realistic options based on these official draws.
Latest round
The newest draw is the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2.
- Date and time: July 9, 2026 at 10:32:58 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 420
- Number of invitations issued: 5,000
- Rank needed: 5,000 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: May 15, 2026 at 08:04:00 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
See full text of Ministerial Instruction. CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of July 5, 2026.
We’ve resolved an issue affecting invitations for the Express Entry French-language proficiency round (#418, May 28, 2026). If you were eligible, you should now have been invited.
Previous rounds of invitations
Check the scores of previous rounds to see how likely you are to get an invitation in the next round. Check previous rounds.
See Express Entry reports and publications.
How the rounds work
The government follows specific steps for official draws. Instructions for rounds of invitations dictate this process.
- We choose the type of round we’ll hold.
- We decide the number of candidates we need to invite.
- We identify the highest-ranking candidates from the pool who are eligible for the chosen round type.
- We invite these candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Types of rounds of invitations
We hold different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.
1. General rounds of invitations
We invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry.
2. Program-specific rounds of invitations
We invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program.
For example, consider a round specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). We would only invite candidates who are eligible for the PNP.
3. Category-based rounds of invitations
The Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. We then invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category.
You must be eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry to be placed in the pool.
Candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination
We’ll continue to invite candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination through general and Provincial Nominee Program-specific rounds.
Professional Representation
SEP Immigration handles difficult, sensitive, and high-risk immigration cases. We offer professional representation and properly prepared applications.
Our team gives clear guidance through a complicated immigration system. We do not make false promises about permanent residency.