Express Entry Draw 394 | Issued 8,500 PR Invitations
On February 06, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 8,500 invitations in the Express Entry draw 394. The minimum CRS score was 400. This draw is specific to applicants who are proficient in the French language. All candidates who meet the minimum point requirement were invited.
What is the French Language Proficiency Category?
The French language proficiency category under Express Entry is designed to encourage bilingual applicants who can contribute to Canada’s linguistic diversity. To qualify, candidates must demonstrate strong French communication skills by meeting specific Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels in an approved French test such as the TEF Canada or TCF Canada.
Let’s have a look at the details of the today’s Express Entry draw 394:
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Draw Parameter |
Details |
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Draw Date |
February 6, 2026 |
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Draw Category |
French-Language Proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
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Number of ITAs Issued |
8,500 |
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CRS Score Cut-Off |
400 |
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Rank Required |
8,500 or above |
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Tie-Breaking Rule |
February 3, 2026 at 11:11:44 UTC |
This is the sixth Express Entry draw of the year.
Key Highlights from the Canada Express Entry Latest Draw #394
The February 2026 draw introduced several important developments for applicants planning their immigration journey.
| Draw Number | Date | Invitations Issued | CRS Score | Category |
| 394 | February 6, 2026 | 8500 | 400 | French language proficiency |
| 393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 | Provincial Nominee |
| 392 | January 21, 2026 | 6000 | 509 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 391 | January 20, 2026 | 681 | 746 | Provincial Nominee |
| 390 | January 7, 2026 | 8000 | 511 | Canadian Experience Class |
The tie-breaking rule for the latest draw applied to profiles submitted before February 3, 2026, at 11:11:44 UTC. This ensures fairness when multiple candidates have identical CRS scores.
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