Express Entry draw targets French-speaking candidates, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw and issued more invitations to apply (ITAs).
In this latest round, the department invited 4,000 candidates who have strong French-language skills. This is the third Express Entry draw held in the same week, showing a fast pace of selections.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following conditions:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400; and
- Create an Express Entry profile before 8:13 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on April 7, 2026.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| April 29 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French-Language proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 786 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French-Language proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
This draw is the fifth one held under the French-language proficiency category in 2026. Overall, it is the twenty-sixth Express Entry draw of the year.
Even though fewer draws have been held this year, the number of invitations issued in each draw has been higher. Because of this, French-language candidates have received the second-highest number of ITAs so far. Only candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) have received more invitations.
Draw Types And Trends In 2026
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 8 |
| French-Language proficiency | 5 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Trades | 1 |
In 2026, most draws have focused on candidates who are already in Canada. These include individuals with Canadian work experience or those who have received a provincial nomination.
Total ITAs Issued By Category
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 34,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 26,000 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 3,736 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 71,627 ITAs across all categories. These numbers show that Canada continues to focus on skilled workers who can support its economy, especially those who already have experience in the country or strong language skills.
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