Express Entry draw #452
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on October 27, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #452 was a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round held on October 27, 2026. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 407, 28 points lower than the previous French draw (#450).
CRS cut-off
407
-28 vs previous French draw (#450)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #452 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 27, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 407 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 407, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 25, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 787 | |
| 501-600 | 20,535 | |
| 451-500 | 71,112 | |
| 491-500 | 12,162 | |
| 481-490 | 12,342 | |
| 471-480 | 16,330 | |
| 461-470 | 15,803 | |
| 451-460 | 14,475 | |
| 401-450 | 63,505 | |
| 441-450 | 13,159 | |
| 431-440 | 13,155 | |
| 421-430 | 12,768 | |
| 411-420 | 12,543 | |
| 401-410 | 11,880 | |
| 351-400 | 47,911 | |
| 301-350 | 17,247 | |
| 0-300 | 7,627 | |
| Total | 228,724 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 407 was the 8th lowest of 12 French draws in 2026 (average 404).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#450, October 16, 2026): cut-off -28, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026, the pool changed by -732 profiles overall and -1,065 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #453 Transport (477), #451 PNP (761).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #450 | October 16, 2026 | 5,000 | 435 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #452?+
407. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round on October 27, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 407.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #452?+
July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC. Candidates with exactly 407 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #452?+
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.