Express Entry draw #429
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on July 22, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #429 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on July 22, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 399, 21 points lower than the previous French draw (#425).
CRS cut-off
399
-21 vs previous French draw (#425)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #429 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 399 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 19, 2025 at 21:21:56 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 399, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 19, 2025 at 21:21:56 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 19, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 511 | |
| 501-600 | 18,133 | |
| 451-500 | 72,579 | |
| 491-500 | 12,880 | |
| 481-490 | 12,615 | |
| 471-480 | 16,119 | |
| 461-470 | 16,086 | |
| 451-460 | 14,879 | |
| 401-450 | 63,877 | |
| 441-450 | 13,680 | |
| 431-440 | 13,437 | |
| 421-430 | 11,961 | |
| 411-420 | 12,460 | |
| 401-410 | 12,339 | |
| 351-400 | 51,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,490 | |
| 0-300 | 7,836 | |
| Total | 231,533 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 399 was the 5th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#425, July 9, 2026): cut-off -21, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 5, 2026 and July 19, 2026, the pool changed by -3,594 profiles overall and -492 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #430 Military (368), #428 CEC (516), #427 PNP (744).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #425 | July 9, 2026 | 5,000 | 420 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #429?+
399. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on July 22, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 399.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #429?+
November 19, 2025 at 21:21:56 UTC. Candidates with exactly 399 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #429?+
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.