ImmigrationNovember 3, 2026Updated November 5, 2026

2026 French-language draws: 12 rounds through October 27

The complete 12-round table: 60,500 invitations, cut-offs from 382 to 435, and the limits of a historical comparison.

The French-language Express Entry rounds held through October 27, 2026 produced 60,500 invitations across 12 rounds. The cut-offs ranged from 382 to 435, showing both substantial selection activity and meaningful variation between rounds.

A period-specific review: these are results through October 27, not a completed annual total. Invitations are not permanent resident admissions.

The results in one table

Date in 2026	Invitations	CRS cut-off
February 6	8,500	400
March 4	5,500	397
March 18	4,000	393
April 15	4,000	419
April 29	4,000	400
May 28	4,500	409
July 9	5,000	420
July 22	5,000	399
August 6	5,000	391
August 19	5,000	382
October 16	5,000	435
October 27	5,000	407
Total	60,500	382–435

A low point is not a lasting threshold

The August low of 382 was followed by 435 in October, then 407. Reading only the lowest number would conceal the 53-point difference between the period’s lowest and highest cut-offs.

The invitation count also needs context. A larger round can reach further down a ranking, but elapsed time and the mix of eligible profiles can change the result. The table does not isolate those effects or reveal the complete French-language pool.

Comparing categories requires care

Different rounds select different populations. A Canadian Experience Class cut-off and a French-category cut-off do not describe identical eligibility conditions. Their difference is not a fixed “French discount” that an applicant can subtract from a personal target score.

The November 3 scoring changes also mean that earlier CRS results should be interpreted under the framework that produced them. A historical score range cannot be assumed to carry forward unchanged.

A useful way to follow the next round

Record the date, category, invitations, cut-off and tie-breaking timestamp together. Compare several rounds rather than one headline. For your own preparation, maintain valid results in every required skill and verify program eligibility independently. That produces a stronger plan than treating the lowest historical cut-off as a promise.

Sources and review

Reviewed November 5, 2026. Historical figures are identified by period. This article provides general information, not immigration or legal advice. Eligibility and future selection depend on the rules in force and your individual circumstances.