Express Entry draw #450
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on October 16, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #450 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on October 16, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 435, 53 points higher than the previous French draw (#437).
CRS cut-off
435
+53 vs previous French draw (#437)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #450 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 435 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 06, 2026 at 21:31:22 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 435, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 06, 2026 at 21:31:22 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 12, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 749 | |
| 501-600 | 21,638 | |
| 451-500 | 71,612 | |
| 491-500 | 12,136 | |
| 481-490 | 12,184 | |
| 471-480 | 16,220 | |
| 461-470 | 16,221 | |
| 451-460 | 14,851 | |
| 401-450 | 63,528 | |
| 441-450 | 13,749 | |
| 431-440 | 13,474 | |
| 421-430 | 12,467 | |
| 411-420 | 12,201 | |
| 401-410 | 11,637 | |
| 351-400 | 47,167 | |
| 301-350 | 17,123 | |
| 0-300 | 7,639 | |
| Total | 229,456 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 435 was the highest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#437, August 19, 2026): cut-off +53, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026, the pool changed by -448 profiles overall and +589 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #449 CEC (519), #448 PNP (772).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #437 | August 19, 2026 | 5,000 | 382 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #450?+
435. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on October 16, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 435.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #450?+
October 06, 2026 at 21:31:22 UTC. Candidates with exactly 435 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #450?+
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.