Express Entry draw #437
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on August 19, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #437 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on August 19, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 382, 9 points lower than the previous French draw (#433).
CRS cut-off
382
-9 vs previous French draw (#433)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #437 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 382 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 1, 2026 at 18:34:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 382, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 1, 2026 at 18:34:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 16, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 439 | |
| 501-600 | 18,657 | |
| 451-500 | 73,554 | |
| 491-500 | 12,915 | |
| 481-490 | 13,066 | |
| 471-480 | 16,626 | |
| 461-470 | 16,133 | |
| 451-460 | 14,814 | |
| 401-450 | 60,631 | |
| 441-450 | 13,555 | |
| 431-440 | 13,229 | |
| 421-430 | 11,890 | |
| 411-420 | 11,269 | |
| 401-410 | 10,688 | |
| 351-400 | 48,600 | |
| 301-350 | 17,269 | |
| 0-300 | 7,709 | |
| Total | 226,859 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 382 was the lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#433, August 6, 2026): cut-off -9, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026, the pool changed by -2,241 profiles overall and -1,109 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #436 CEC (523), #435 PNP (760).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #433 | August 6, 2026 | 5,000 | 391 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #437?+
382. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on August 19, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 382.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #437?+
March 1, 2026 at 18:34:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 382 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #437?+
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.