Express Entry draw #450: 5,000 French-language proficiency invitations at CRS 435
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Express Entry draw #450 on October 16, 2026: IRCC invited 5,000 French-language proficiency candidates with a minimum CRS score of 435.
Key takeaways
- IRCC held Express Entry round #450 on October 16, 2026, a French-language proficiency draw.
- It sent 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
- The minimum CRS score was 435, 53 points higher than the previous French-language proficiency draw (#437 on August 19, 2026, cut-off 382).
What happened
On October 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a French-language proficiency round. Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 435.
- Round: #450
- Draw type: French-language proficiency
- Invitations: 5,000
- Minimum CRS score: 435
- Eligible programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program
How it compares
The cut-off was 53 points higher than the previous French-language proficiency draw (#437 on August 19, 2026, cut-off 382).
Tie-breaking rule
Candidates with exactly 435 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before October 06, 2026 at 21:31:22 UTC.
What this means for you
If your CRS score was 435 or higher and you qualified for this French-language proficiency round, you should have received an invitation in your account. If not, compare your score with recent cut-offs for the draw types you qualify for. From November 3, 2026, IRCC adds points for Canadian experience and job offers in high-wage occupations, which can change where you stand.
How does this affect your score?
See your CRS score under today’s rules and from November 3, 2026, side by side.
Check my scoreQuestions and answers
What was the CRS cut-off in Express Entry draw #450?
The minimum CRS score was 435.
How many invitations were issued in draw #450?
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply.
What type of draw was #450?
It was a French-language proficiency round held on October 16, 2026.
Official sources
- IRCC: Express Entry rounds of invitations · IRCC rounds of invitation
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