IRCC held Express Entry draw #401 on March 4, 2026, issuing 5,500 invitations through French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2.

Key facts

  • Round: #401
  • Date: March 4, 2026
  • Round type: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
  • Invitations issued: 5,500
  • CRS cutoff: 397
  • Tie-breaking rule: October 10, 2025 at 18:18:20 UTC

Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds/invitations.html?q=401

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What changed

This round issued 5,500 invitations to apply under French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2. The CRS cut-off was 397.

Who it affects

Candidates eligible for the program or category named in this round. The CRS cut-off alone does not establish eligibility or guarantee an invitation; the applicable round criteria and tie-breaking rule also matter. Check the official instructions linked above.