08/06/2026
π¨ Express Entry Update | French-Language Proficiency Draw β August 6, 2026 π¨π¦π«π·
IRCC has invited 5,000 French-language proficiency candidates in the latest Express Entry draw with a minimum CRS score of 391.
π What does the latest Express Entry pool data tell us?
π The total Express Entry pool now stands at 229,100 candidates, reflecting continued movement through invitations and profile expiries.
π The 501β600 CRS range increased to 19,705 candidates, indicating more applicants are strengthening their profiles and entering the highly competitive score range.
π The 451β500 CRS range declined to 73,099 candidates, suggesting many candidates either received invitations or improved their CRS above 500.
π The 401β450 range also dropped to 60,905 candidates, showing continued movement among candidates working to improve their profiles.
π«π· Today's draw highlights the continued importance of French-language proficiency. A CRS cut-off of 391 is significantly lower than recent CEC draws, demonstrating the advantage available to candidates with strong French language skills.
π‘ If you're planning to immigrate to Canada, improving your French language ability could significantly increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
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