Express Entry draw #411
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on April 15, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #411 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on April 15, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 419, 26 points higher than the previous French draw (#405).
CRS cut-off
419
+26 vs previous French draw (#405)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #411 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 15, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 419 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 14, 2025 at 07:14:25 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 419, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 14, 2025 at 07:14:25 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 12, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 325 | |
| 501-600 | 13,610 | |
| 451-500 | 73,563 | |
| 491-500 | 13,174 | |
| 481-490 | 12,663 | |
| 471-480 | 16,246 | |
| 461-470 | 15,968 | |
| 451-460 | 15,512 | |
| 401-450 | 66,952 | |
| 441-450 | 14,606 | |
| 431-440 | 14,775 | |
| 421-430 | 12,973 | |
| 411-420 | 12,753 | |
| 401-410 | 11,845 | |
| 351-400 | 52,309 | |
| 301-350 | 18,543 | |
| 0-300 | 8,253 | |
| Total | 233,555 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 419 was the 10th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#405, March 18, 2026): cut-off +26, invitations 4,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 29, 2026 and April 12, 2026, the pool changed by +3,369 profiles overall and +1,936 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #410 CEC (515), #409 PNP (786).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #405 | March 18, 2026 | 4,000 | 393 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #411?+
419. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on April 15, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 419.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #411?+
November 14, 2025 at 07:14:25 UTC. Candidates with exactly 419 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #411?+
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.