IRCC held Express Entry round #452. 5,000 invitations were issued in the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round, with a CRS cut-off of 407. Tie-breaking rule: July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC.

What changed

A new Express Entry round of invitations was published by IRCC.

Who it affects

Candidates who received an invitation can proceed according to the instructions in their IRCC account.

Key facts

  • Round: #452
  • Round type: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
  • Invitations issued: 5,000
  • CRS cut-off: 407
  • Tie-breaking rule: July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 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=452

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