Express Entry draw #425
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on July 9, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #425 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on July 9, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 420, 11 points higher than the previous French draw (#418).
CRS cut-off
420
+11 vs previous French draw (#418)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #425 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 9, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 420 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 15, 2026 at 08:04:00 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 420, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 15, 2026 at 08:04:00 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 5, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 525 | |
| 501-600 | 18,611 | |
| 451-500 | 73,691 | |
| 491-500 | 13,061 | |
| 481-490 | 12,555 | |
| 471-480 | 16,198 | |
| 461-470 | 16,499 | |
| 451-460 | 15,378 | |
| 401-450 | 65,818 | |
| 441-450 | 14,294 | |
| 431-440 | 14,127 | |
| 421-430 | 12,870 | |
| 411-420 | 12,383 | |
| 401-410 | 12,144 | |
| 351-400 | 51,096 | |
| 301-350 | 17,513 | |
| 0-300 | 7,873 | |
| Total | 235,127 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 420 was the 11th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#418, May 28, 2026): cut-off +11, invitations 4,500 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026, the pool changed by -4,518 profiles overall and -1,817 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #426 Senior managers (392), #424 CEC (517), #423 PNP (708).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #418 | May 28, 2026 | 4,500 | 409 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #425?+
420. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on July 9, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 420.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #425?+
May 15, 2026 at 08:04:00 UTC. Candidates with exactly 420 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #425?+
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.