A major opportunity has opened for French-speaking candidates under the Express Entry system.

Draw Date: 29 April 2026
Invitations Issued: 4,000
CRS Cut-Off: 400
Category: French-Language Proficiency

This latest draw highlights Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s continued focus on attracting bilingual talent.

With a relatively low CRS cut-off of 400, candidates with strong French language skills now have a significantly improved chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)—even if their overall CRS score isn’t very high.

What this means:
French proficiency is quickly becoming one of the most powerful advantages in securing Canadian PR through Express Entry.

If you have French language skills, this could be one of the fastest and most strategic pathways to immigrate to Canada.