IRCC invites 5,000 French candidates in the October 16, 2026 Express Entry draw

What was the CRS cut-off? IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in the French round on October 16, 2026. The lowest CRS score invited was 435. As of 16 October 2026.

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Published 16 Oct 2026, 10:00 ET1 min read

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express entry
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Result checked 16 Oct 2026, 10:00 ET
Program	Invitations	CRS cut-off
French-language category	5000	—

What was the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off?

This update is part of the Express Entry draws hub, with the Express Entry guide. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in the French round on October 16, 2026. The lowest CRS score invited was 435.

Who received an invitation?

This was Express Entry round 450, a French round. IRCC published the result on its invitation rounds page.

What does this mean if your score is 435?

If your CRS score is 435 or higher, you met the cut-off for this round. If your score is lower, you would not have received an invitation this time. Check your score with the CRS calculator: https://www.getnorthpath.com/tools/crs-calculator

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Liam Thompson

Liam Thompson writes about Canada's Express Entry system and federal immigration updates. He follows draw results, category-based selection, and the policy changes that affect people planning a move to Canada.