Express Entry draw #418
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on May 28, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #418 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on May 28, 2026. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 409, 9 points higher than the previous French draw (#414).
CRS cut-off
409
+9 vs previous French draw (#414)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #418 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 409 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 29, 2026 at 22:20:00 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 409, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2026 at 22:20:00 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 24, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 332 | |
| 501-600 | 17,945 | |
| 451-500 | 75,348 | |
| 491-500 | 13,449 | |
| 481-490 | 13,323 | |
| 471-480 | 17,040 | |
| 461-470 | 16,262 | |
| 451-460 | 15,274 | |
| 401-450 | 65,963 | |
| 441-450 | 14,463 | |
| 431-440 | 14,401 | |
| 421-430 | 12,915 | |
| 411-420 | 12,402 | |
| 401-410 | 11,782 | |
| 351-400 | 52,581 | |
| 301-350 | 18,375 | |
| 0-300 | 8,303 | |
| Total | 238,847 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 409 was the 9th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#414, April 29, 2026): cut-off +9, invitations 4,000 → 4,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 10, 2026 and May 24, 2026, the pool changed by +5,077 profiles overall and +2,246 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #417 CEC (518), #416 PNP (805).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #414 | April 29, 2026 | 4,000 | 400 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #418?+
409. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on May 28, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 409.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #418?+
April 29, 2026 at 22:20:00 UTC. Candidates with exactly 409 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #418?+
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.