Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 candidates in a French-language proficiency round of Express Entry invitations on October 27, 2026. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 407.
Key facts: round 452
- Round type: French-language proficiency 2026, Version 2
- Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Date and time: October 27, 2026 at 10:17:26 UTC
- Invitations issued: 5,000
- Lowest CRS score invited: 407
- Tie-breaking rule: July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC
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How it compares
The previous French-language proficiency round, number 450 on October 16, 2026, also issued 5,000 invitations, at a cutoff of 435. The cutoff for round 452 was 28 points lower.
Where more than one candidate has the lowest score, IRCC applies the tie-breaking rule above, based on the date and time each profile was submitted.
The last five rounds
| Round | Date | Round type | Invitations | Lowest CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | October 27, 2026 | French-language proficiency 2026, Version 2 | 5,000 | 407 |
| 451 | October 26, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 792 | 761 |
| 450 | October 16, 2026 | French-language proficiency 2026, Version 2 | 5,000 | 435 |
| 449 | October 15, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| 448 | October 13, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
What has not been decided
IRCC has not announced the next round. Separate changes to CRS points for job offers and Canadian work experience take effect on November 3, 2026. We track them on our Express Entry points changes tracker.
What to watch
Analysis: The two most recent French-language proficiency rounds each issued 5,000 invitations. Their cutoffs differed by 28 points.
See every recent round, with sizes and cutoffs, on our Express Entry draws tracker, which updates automatically. Our report on the previous round is here.
Sources
This article is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change, so confirm details with the official source before acting. See our disclaimer.
Published October 28, 2026. Last updated October 28, 2026.
