Express Entry draw #394
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on February 6, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #394 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on February 6, 2026. IRCC issued 8,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 400, 1 points higher than the previous French draw (#388).
CRS cut-off
400
+1 vs previous French draw (#388)
Invitations
8,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #394 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 6, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 8,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 400 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 03, 2026 at 11:11:44 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 400, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 03, 2026 at 11:11:44 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 2, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 423 | |
| 501-600 | 14,911 | |
| 451-500 | 74,811 | |
| 491-500 | 13,586 | |
| 481-490 | 13,417 | |
| 471-480 | 16,617 | |
| 461-470 | 15,791 | |
| 451-460 | 15,400 | |
| 401-450 | 68,262 | |
| 441-450 | 14,700 | |
| 431-440 | 14,923 | |
| 421-430 | 13,267 | |
| 411-420 | 13,197 | |
| 401-410 | 12,175 | |
| 351-400 | 53,276 | |
| 301-350 | 18,949 | |
| 0-300 | 8,288 | |
| Total | 238,920 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 400 was the 7th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#388, December 17, 2025): cut-off +1, invitations 6,000 → 8,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 19, 2026 and February 2, 2026, the pool changed by +1,800 profiles overall and -1,684 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #393 PNP (749).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #388 | December 17, 2025 | 6,000 | 399 |
| #382 | November 28, 2025 | 6,000 | 408 |
| #376 | October 29, 2025 | 6,000 | 416 |
| #371 | October 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 432 |
| #365 | September 4, 2025 | 4,500 | 446 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #394?+
400. IRCC invited 8,500 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on February 6, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 400.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #394?+
February 03, 2026 at 11:11:44 UTC. Candidates with exactly 400 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #394?+
Only candidates eligible for the French round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with strong French-language skills (NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.