Express Entry draw #405
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on March 18, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #405 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on March 18, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 393, 4 points lower than the previous French draw (#401).
CRS cut-off
393
-4 vs previous French draw (#401)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #405 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 393 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 393, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 360 | |
| 501-600 | 13,039 | |
| 451-500 | 72,558 | |
| 491-500 | 13,421 | |
| 481-490 | 12,992 | |
| 471-480 | 15,751 | |
| 461-470 | 15,272 | |
| 451-460 | 15,122 | |
| 401-450 | 64,638 | |
| 441-450 | 14,195 | |
| 431-440 | 14,247 | |
| 421-430 | 12,471 | |
| 411-420 | 12,288 | |
| 401-410 | 11,437 | |
| 351-400 | 53,565 | |
| 301-350 | 18,903 | |
| 0-300 | 8,299 | |
| Total | 231,362 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 393 was the 3rd lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#401, March 4, 2026): cut-off -4, invitations 5,500 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, the pool changed by -1,172 profiles overall and -890 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #404 CEC (507), #403 PNP (742).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | March 4, 2026 | 5,500 | 397 |
| #394 | February 6, 2026 | 8,500 | 400 |
| #388 | December 17, 2025 | 6,000 | 399 |
| #382 | November 28, 2025 | 6,000 | 408 |
| #376 | October 29, 2025 | 6,000 | 416 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #405?+
393. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on March 18, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 393.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #405?+
December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 393 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #405?+
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.