Express Entry draw #433
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on August 6, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #433 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on August 6, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 391, 8 points lower than the previous French draw (#429).
CRS cut-off
391
-8 vs previous French draw (#429)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #433 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 6, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 391 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 18, 2026 at 23:32:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 391, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 18, 2026 at 23:32:40 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 3, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 500 | |
| 501-600 | 19,705 | |
| 451-500 | 73,099 | |
| 491-500 | 12,939 | |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | |
| 471-480 | 16,368 | |
| 461-470 | 16,057 | |
| 451-460 | 14,845 | |
| 401-450 | 60,905 | |
| 441-450 | 13,595 | |
| 431-440 | 13,267 | |
| 421-430 | 11,942 | |
| 411-420 | 11,326 | |
| 401-410 | 10,775 | |
| 351-400 | 50,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,101 | |
| 0-300 | 7,683 | |
| Total | 229,100 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 391 was the 2nd lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#429, July 22, 2026): cut-off -8, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 19, 2026 and August 3, 2026, the pool changed by -2,433 profiles overall and +1,561 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #434 Transport (470), #432 CEC (516), #431 PNP (768).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #429 | July 22, 2026 | 5,000 | 399 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #433?+
391. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on August 6, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 391.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #433?+
March 18, 2026 at 23:32:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 391 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #433?+
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.