Canada Express Entry French-Language Draw Issues 5,000 Invitations at CRS 407 on October 27, 2026
Canada Express Entry French-Language Draw Issues 5,000 Invitations at CRS 407 on October 27, 2026
October 28, 2026 | Lifeline Immigration
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry round #452 on October 27, 2026. The French-language proficiency selection issued 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited was 407, according to IRCC’s official rounds dataset.
How the latest French-language draw compares
The previous French-language round, #450 on October 16, issued 5,000 invitations at a CRS cut-off of 435. The October 27 cut-off was therefore 28 points lower. This comparison applies to the French-language category, not to all Express Entry candidates or future rounds.
Who is eligible for French-language selection?
IRCC requires French-language test results showing at least Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 7 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Candidates must also qualify for an Express Entry-managed immigration program and meet the instructions for the specific invitation round. A CRS score of 407 alone does not establish eligibility or guarantee an invitation.
The tie-breaking rule matters
For candidates tied at CRS 407, IRCC’s published tie-breaking timestamp was July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC. The rule prioritizes eligible profiles submitted before the specified cut-off time when candidates share the lowest invited score.
What applicants should do next
Candidates should check their IRCC account for an invitation rather than assuming that a score at or above the cut-off means they were selected. IRCC states that invited Express Entry candidates have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Applicants should review their program and category eligibility and ensure their language-test information is accurate.
IRCC has separately announced Express Entry scoring changes effective November 3, 2026. Those future rules should not be confused with the October 27 round’s published results.
Official sources
IRCC official Express Entry rounds dataset (draws #452 and #450)
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