A recent Express Entry draw invited 4,000 French-speaking candidates with a CRS cut-off of 393 — well below many general draws. IRCC’s French-language proficiency draw on March 18, 2026 (Draw #405) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply with a CRS cut-off of 393, bringing total French-category invitations this year to 18,000. This continues a clear trend: strong French skills can significantly improve your competitiveness in Express Entry, especially if your CRS score is below ty