IRCC has just held another French-language Express Entry draw — and the CRS cut-off stayed below 400. On March 4, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry Draw #401 targeting candidates with strong French-language proficiency. In this category-based round, 5,500 invitations were issued with a CRS cut-off of 397, using a tie‑breaking date of October 10, 2025. This brings the total invitations for French-speaking candidates in 2026 to 14,000. These French-language draws are part of Cana

Express Entry Draw #406 invited just 356 candidates – and every single one had a provincial nomination. On March 30, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry Draw #406 targeting only candidates nominated by Canadian provinces. In this round, 356 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802. That high cut-off reflects the extra 600 CRS points given to those with a valid provincial nomination, meaning their base s