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Category: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
Date: March 18, 2026
CRS Cutoff: 393
Invitations Issued: 4,000
Source: View Official IRCC Announcement
Tie-breaking rule: December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC
The current Express Entry draw, Draw Number 405, took place on March 18, 2026. This draw is categorized under French-Language proficiency with a CRS score cut-off of 393. A total of 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round.
The previous draw was conducted on March 16, 2026. The CRS cut-off score for that draw was significantly higher at 742, with only 362 ITAs issued. The difference in CRS points between the latest draw and the previous draw is 349 points. The difference in the number of ITAs issued is 3,638. This draw saw a marked reduction in ITA issuance compared to the March 4, 2026 draw, which had a CRS score of 397 and issued 5,500 ITAs. The difference in CRS points between the March 4, 2026 draw and the March 18, 2026 draw is 4 points, with a reduction in issued ITAs by 1,500.
In the draw prior to March 16, 2026, conducted on March 5, 2026, the CRS score was 429 with 250 ITAs issued. When comparing the March 18, 2026 draw to the March 5, 2026 draw, the CRS score shows a decline of 36 points, and the difference in ITAs issued is 3,750. The data demonstrates fluctuations in CRS scores and the number of ITAs available in consecutive draws.
CRS scores are calculated based on various factors, including age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other adaptability factors. The ITAs function as invitations for candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada, sent to those who meet or exceed the minimum CRS score in a given draw.
For further information about calculating your CRS score, refer to the [CRS Calculator Page]. For a comprehensive overview of the Express Entry system, see the [Express Entry Guide]. Those interested in understanding how provincial nominations can impact your application should review the [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].