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Canada Issues 4,500 Invitations to French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates

Canada Issues 4,500 Invitations to French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates

Canada Issues 4,500 Invitations to French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 4,500 candidates with French-language proficiency to apply for permanent residence.

The draw, held on May 28, 2026, required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 409. Eligible candidates were also required to have submitted their Express Entry profile before 10:20 p.m. UTC on April 29, 2026.

Latest Draw Details 

  • Draw Date: May 28, 2026
  • Draw Type: French Language Proficiency
  • Number of Invitations: 4,500
  • Minimum CRS Score Required: 409

Express Entry Draws List 2026

DateDraw TypeMinimum CRSNumber of ITAs
May 28French Language Proficiency4094,500
May 27Canadian Experience Class5183,000
May 25Provincial Nominee Program805334
May 11Provincial Nominee Program798380
April 29French Language Proficiency4004,000
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French Language Proficiency 4194,000
April 14Canadian Experience Class5152,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program789324
April 2Trades4773,000
March 31Canadian Experience Class5092,250
March 30Provincial Nominee Program802356
March 18French Language Proficiency3934,000
March 17Canadian Experience Class5074,000
March 16Provincial Nominee Program742362
March 5 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience429250
March 4French Language Proficiency3975,500
March 3Canadian Experience Class5084,000
March 2Provincial Nominee Program 710264
February 20Healthcare and social services4674,000
February 19 Physicians with Canadian work experience169391
February 17Canadian Experience Class5086,000
February 16Provincial Nominee Program789279
February 6French Language Proficiency4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

This latest round marks the sixth French-language proficiency draw of 2026 and demonstrates Canada’s continued commitment to strengthening Francophone communities across the country.

The CRS cut-off score increased by nine points compared to the previous French-language draw held on April 29, 2026, which had a cut-off score of 400. Despite the increase, IRCC issued 500 more invitations in the latest round.

Express Entry Trends in 2026

The May 28 draw was the 30th Express Entry draw of the year and the fourth draw conducted during May.

IRCC has largely focused on candidates already contributing to Canada’s economy through Canadian work experience, provincial nominations, and French-language skills.

Number of Draws by Category in 2026

Draw TypeNumber of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program11
Canadian Experience Class9
French-Language Proficiency6
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience1
Healthcare and Social Services1
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience1
Trades1

Nearly 80,000 Invitations Issued in 2026

IRCC has issued a total of 79,841 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry so far in 2026.

CategoryITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class37,250
French-Language Proficiency30,500
Provincial Nominee Program4,450
Healthcare and Social Services4,000
Trades3,000
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience391
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience250

Candidates with strong French-language abilities continue to benefit from dedicated Express Entry draws and remain among the priority groups in Canada’s immigration strategy.

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