The 22 July 2026 Express Entry draw sent 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to French-speaking immigration candidates for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 399, and candidates should have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 9:21 p.m UTC on November 19, 2025.
The latest reduction in the cut-off score is encouraging for candidates who may not have had competitive CRS scores in previous French-language proficiency draws. Through category-based selection for French-language proficiency Canada prioritizes French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec to support bilingualism and address labour market needs across the country.
There have now been 8 French-Language proficiency draws that have been conducted in 2026. The Express Entry draws of 2026 have given preference to those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations.
The latest French language category-based draw indicates the continued priority given to candidates with strong language proficiency in French. If this trend continues then eligible candidates could have improved chances in future French-language draws.
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