Express Entry #452 invites 5,000 French speakers at CRS 407
Express Entry draw #452 on October 27, 2026 issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language proficiency round, with the lowest invited CRS score at 407. Treat 407 as the cutoff for that round only, not a minimum for future French-language draws.
Quick answer
How many invitations did Express Entry draw #452 issue, and what was the lowest CRS score?
Draw #452 issued 5,000 invitations in a French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round, held on October 27, 2026 at 10:17:26 UTC. The lowest-ranked invitee had a CRS score of 407. That 407 applies only to this round.
- Who it applies to: Candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may receive invitations in this round.
- Tie-break: When candidates shared the lowest CRS score, the time they submitted their Express Entry profiles decided the order.
- Official date: The round was held on October 27, 2026 at 10:17:26 UTC, and the rank required to be invited was 5,000 or above. Compare your own CRS score with the cut-off for the round you’re checking, because cut-off scores may vary from one round to the next.
What Were the Key Numbers for Express Entry Draw #452?
| Draw # | Date and time (UTC) | Program/category | Invitations | Lowest CRS | Tie-break rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #452 | October 27, 2026 at 10:17:26 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 407 | July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 | canada.ca |
The invitation rank required was 5,000 or above. The tie-break date and time applies when multiple candidates share the lowest CRS score; candidates who submitted their profiles earlier meet the tie-break rule.
Draw #452 Compared With Draws #450 and #451
The comparison shows how invitation counts and lowest CRS scores varied across these three rounds.
| Draw | Date | Round type | Invitations | Lowest CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #450 | October 16, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 435 |
| #451 | October 26, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 792 | 761 |
| #452 | October 27, 2026 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 407 |
Chart of the table above.
For candidates, the comparison is specific to these rounds: #452’s lower cutoff applied to that round alone, and it doesn’t establish a minimum CRS score for future French-language rounds.
Rules and dates can change; confirm on Canada.ca.
Who Could Be Invited and What CRS 407 Means
- What 407 means: It was the lowest CRS score among candidates invited in round #452; it is not a minimum for other rounds.
- What to expect: Cut-off scores may vary from one round to the next, so 407 does not predict the score for a future round.
- French-language category: French-language proficiency is a current Express Entry category.
- What to do: Compare your CRS score with the cut-off for the specific round, rather than treating 407 as a general eligibility threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was there an Express Entry round after draw #452?
Yes. Round #453 was held on October 28, 2026: a Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 round that issued 150 invitations at a lowest CRS score of 477. Check the official rounds table for anything newer.
How do I calculate my CRS score?
Your CRS score is out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula. You can estimate yours with our CRS Score Calculator.
What French test scores qualify for French-language draw invitations?
For round #452, the ministerial instructions required a French language test result less than two years old, with a level of 7 or higher in each language skill area tested, under the Canadian Language Benchmarks (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens). Rounds #450 and #452 were both French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 rounds.
How often do Express Entry draws take place?
IRCC says it invites top candidates about every 2 weeks, but rounds can cluster. Round #450 was held on October 16, 2026, then #451 on October 26, #452 on October 27 and #453 on October 28.
Next step: See every recent round on our Express Entry draws tracker and check where you stand with the CRS Score Calculator.
Sources
- Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system (canada.ca)
- Express Entry: Comprehensive Ranking System criteria (Government of Canada)
- Ministerial instructions: Express Entry rounds of invitations (Government of Canada)
