Express Entry draw #414
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on April 29, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #414 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on April 29, 2026. IRCC issued 4,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 400, 19 points lower than the previous French draw (#411).
CRS cut-off
400
-19 vs previous French draw (#411)
Invitations
4,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #414 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 29, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 4,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 400 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 07, 2026 at 20:13:59 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 400, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 07, 2026 at 20:13:59 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 26, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 472 | |
| 501-600 | 13,860 | |
| 451-500 | 73,659 | |
| 491-500 | 13,209 | |
| 481-490 | 12,815 | |
| 471-480 | 16,487 | |
| 461-470 | 15,973 | |
| 451-460 | 15,175 | |
| 401-450 | 66,515 | |
| 441-450 | 14,305 | |
| 431-440 | 14,456 | |
| 421-430 | 12,613 | |
| 411-420 | 12,956 | |
| 401-410 | 12,185 | |
| 351-400 | 52,874 | |
| 301-350 | 18,733 | |
| 0-300 | 8,339 | |
| Total | 234,452 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 400 was the 6th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#411, April 15, 2026): cut-off -19, invitations 4,000 → 4,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 12, 2026 and April 26, 2026, the pool changed by +897 profiles overall and +397 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #413 CEC (514), #412 PNP (795).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #411 | April 15, 2026 | 4,000 | 419 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #414?+
400. IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on April 29, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 400.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #414?+
April 07, 2026 at 20:13:59 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 #414?+
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.