Express Entry French draw #433: CRS 391

IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Express Entry draw #433 on August 6, 2026. The round was for French-language proficiency, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 391.

Official results for draw #433

Draw date	August 6, 2026
Round type	French-language proficiency
ITAs issued	5,000
Minimum CRS score	391

What this round means

This category-based round was for candidates who met both Express Entry requirements and the French-language proficiency category requirements. CRS score alone is not enough.

A published cut-off describes this completed round; it is not a forecast or an invitation for every person with the same score. IRCC can change the type, size and timing of future rounds.

Why this draw is exceptional

With 5,000 invitations and a CRS cut-off of 382, this French-language proficiency round is one of the most significant results of 2026. It was not a general draw: it targeted candidates who met both the Express Entry requirements and the French-language proficiency category requirements.

Language requirement to meet

IRCC requires a minimum score of NCLC 7 in all 4 language abilities: listening, speaking, reading and writing. A high overall score does not replace the requirement in each ability. TEF Canada or TCF Canada results must be valid at the relevant time in the application process.

What a CRS score of 382 actually means

A score of 382 applies only to this round and this category. It does not guarantee the same cut-off in a future draw, nor an invitation for a person who does not meet the language and federal-program requirements. Check your eligibility for Express Entry, your French results and the accuracy of your profile. For an individual review, request an eligibility assessment.

What to check in your profile

• Confirm that your Express Entry profile is accurate and remains valid.
• Check that your work history, language results and education evidence support the points claimed.
• For a category-based round, verify the current category requirements on IRCC’s official page.
• If you receive an ITA, follow the document instructions and deadline in your account.

Official sources and next step

See IRCC’s official table of Express Entry rounds for the source record. Review category-based selection requirements when they apply. Candidates who receive an ITA should use IRCC’s permanent residence application instructions.