Express Entry Draw 433: CRS 391, 5,000 ITAs

Category: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2

Date: August 6, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 391

Invitations Issued: 5,000

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: March 18, 2026 at 23:32:40 UTC

The current Express Entry draw, number 433, was conducted on August 6, 2026. The draw focused on French-language proficiency, and a total of 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 391.

Comparing the current draw with the previous draw conducted on August 4, 2026, there is a difference of 377 CRS points. In the previous draw, the CRS score was 768, and it issued 507 ITAs. This demonstrates a significant decrease in score while issuing a higher number of ITAs in the earlier draw.

When comparing the current draw with the draw on July 23, 2026, the CRS score of 368 represents a difference of 23 points. The July 23 draw issued only 4 ITAs, which is a notable contrast to the 5,000 ITAs issued in the current draw.

Lastly, in comparison with the July 22, 2026 draw, there is a difference of 8 points in CRS score, with the July 22 draw having a score of 399. Both draws issued the same amount of ITAs, which is 5,000.

The Comprehensive Ranking System is a points-based evaluation system that assesses candidates based on criteria such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. The system ranks candidates against each other, and ITAs are issued to those with the highest scores in the draws held periodically. For more information on how to calculate your CRS score, visit the [CRS Calculator Page]. Further details on the Express Entry process are available in the [Express Entry Guide], and for more insights into provincial options, explore the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].