Express Entry Draw #411 — French-Language proficiency
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #411 on April 15, 2026. This draw specifically targeted candidates with French-language proficiency (Version 2). A total of 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates. The minimum CRS score required for this draw was 419, making it a strong opportunity for French-speaking applicants.
Total invitations in 2026: 65154
Latest Express Entry Draw 2026
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
- Draw # 411
- CRS Score: 419
- Invitations Issued: 4000
- Date of round: April 15, 2026 at 10:43:11 UTC
- Tie-breaking rule*: November 14, 2025 at 07:14:25 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.
Express Entry Draw History for the French Category
A closer look at the Express Entry draw history, including French language draws, shows a clear pattern:
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Score | Invitations Issued |
| April 15 | French Language Proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| March 18 | French Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 4 | French Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| February 6 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
Over 22000 invitations issued to French-speaking candidates so far this year.
If you already have French or are planning to add it to your profile — this is a real opportunity to receive an ITA with a lower CRS score compared to general draws.
Express Entry Draws: 2026
| Draw # | Minimum CRS Score Required | Date of Draw | # of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 419 (*French language proficiency only) | April 15, 2026 | 4,000 |
| 410 | 515 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | April 14, 2026 | 2,000 |
| 409 | 786 (*Provincial Nominee Program only) | April 13, 2026 | 324 |
| 408 | 477 (*Trades Occupations only) | April 2, 2026 | 3,000 |
| 407 | 509 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | March 31, 2026 | 2,250 |
| 406 | 802 (*Provincial Nominee Program only) | March 30, 2026 | 356 |
| 405 | 393 (*French language proficiency only) | March 18, 2026 | 4,000 |
| 404 | 507 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | March 17, 2026 | 4,000 |
| 403 | 742 (*Provincial Nominee Program only) | March 16, 2026 | 362 |
| 402 | 429 (*Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience only) | March 5, 2026 | 250 |
| 401 | 397 (*French language proficiency only) | March 4, 2026 | 5,500 |
| 400 | 508 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | March 3, 2026 | 6,000 |
| 399 | 710 (*Provincial Nominee only) | March 2, 2026 | 264 |
| 398 | 467 (*Healthcare and social services occupations only) | February 20, 2026 | 4,000 |
| 397 | 169 (*Physicians with Canadian Work Experience only) | February 19, 2026 | 391 |
| 396 | 508 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | February 17, 2026 | 6,000 |
| 395 | 789 (*Provincial Nominee only) | February 16, 2026 | 279 |
| 394 | 400 (*French language proficiency only) | February 6, 2026 | 8,500 |
| 393 | 749 (*Provincial Nominee only) | February 3, 2026 | 423 |
| 392 | 509 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | January 21, 2026 | 6,000 |
| 391 | 746 (*Provincial Nominee only) | January 20, 2026 | 681 |
| 390 | 511 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | January 7, 2026 | 8,000 |
| 389 | 711 (*Provincial Nominee only) | January 5, 2026 | 574 |
IRCC invite candidates from the pool to apply in rounds throughout the year. They choose them based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
When is The Next Express Entry Draw?
There is no set schedule for Express Entry Draws to happen. Typically, you can expect a new Express Entry Draw at least every 2 weeks, though sometimes they are more frequent draws or draws can be paused.
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