Express Entry Draw 429: CRS 399, 5,000 ITAs

Category: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2

Date: July 22, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 399

Invitations Issued: 5,000

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: November 19, 2025 at 21:21:56 UTC

In the current draw, Draw Number 429 on July 22, 2026, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 399. A total of 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round, specifically targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. Compared to the previous draw held on July 20, 2026, which had a CRS score of 744, there is a difference of 345 CRS points. The number of ITAs issued in that draw was 511, resulting in a difference of 4,489 ITAs between these two draws.

The draw dated July 10, 2026, reported a CRS score of 392. The difference in CRS points between the current draw and this draw is 7 points. The ITAs issued in the July 10 draw were 500, resulting in a difference of 4,500 ITAs between this draw and the current draw.

In the preceding draw on July 9, 2026, the CRS score stood at 420, creating a difference of 21 CRS points relative to the current draw’s score of 399. The number of ITAs issued in that draw was 5,000. Thus, the difference in ITAs issued between the current draw and the July 9 draw is zero.

CRS scores are calculated based on several factors, including age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other adaptability criteria. ITAs are granted to candidates who score higher than the cutoff set during each Express Entry draw, allowing them to apply for permanent residency in Canada. To evaluate your eligibility, you may visit the [CRS Calculator Page]. For a comprehensive overview of the Express Entry system, refer to the [Express Entry Guide]. If you wish to explore alternative immigration pathways, consider the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].