French Draw Sees CRS Fall to 393

Express Entry Update: CRS Score Drops Below 400 in Latest Draw

Big news for Express Entry candidates 👇

On March 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held a French-language category draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a CRS cut-off of just 393.

👉 This is a significant drop below 400—creating new opportunities for candidates with strong French skills.

🔹 What were the requirements?

• Minimum CRS score: 393
• Profile submitted before December 29, 2025

🔹 What this means

Canada continues to prioritize category-based draws, especially for:
✔ French-language proficiency
✔ Canadian work experience
✔ Provincial nominees

So far in 2026:
• 53,000+ ITAs issued
• 18,000 invitations already sent to French-speaking candidates
• French draws are now the second most frequent after Canadian Experience Class

💡 Key takeaway:
You don’t always need a very high CRS score—targeting the right category (like French proficiency) can significantly improve your chances.

📩 Wondering if you qualify or how to boost your score? Method Immigration can help you build a strategy tailored to these evolving draws.