Express Entry Draw 452 issued 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence on October 27, 2026, in a French-Language proficiency round with a CRS cutoff of 407.
For this Express Entry Draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held the round at 10:17:26 UTC.
The draw targeted candidates in the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 category.
The latest round used a tie-breaking date of July 13, 2026, at 19:22:00 UTC.
Candidates with a CRS score of 407 were invited only if their Express Entry profiles had been submitted before the applicable tie-breaking date and time.
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Express Entry Draw 452 Results
| Draw detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 452 |
| Date | October 27, 2026 |
| Round type | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score | 407 |
| Draw time | 10:17:26 UTC |
| Tie-breaking date and time | July 13, 2026 at 19:22:00 UTC |
The result represents a 28-point decrease from the previous French-language proficiency round held on October 16, 2026.
That earlier round also issued 5,000 invitations, but the lowest-ranked invited candidate had a CRS score of 435.
The October 27 round was also the third Express Entry invitation round recorded by IRCC in October 2026.
Before this French-language round, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 26 and a Canadian Experience Class draw on October 15.
Who Was Targeted In The French-Language Round
Category-based Express Entry rounds select candidates who are eligible for a category established to support a specific economic goal.
Candidates must still be eligible for at least one of the federal programs managed through Express Entry before they can enter the pool.
IRCC identifies the French-Language proficiency category as one of its current category-based selection groups.
The category supports economic growth through Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
Under the published 2026-Version 2 instructions, a candidate generally needs approved French-language test results that are less than two years old.
The results must show at least NCLC 7 in each of the four tested language abilities.
Meeting the French-language category requirement does not by itself guarantee an invitation.
Candidates are ranked within the eligible group using their Comprehensive Ranking System score, and invitations go to the highest-ranked candidates selected for the round.
What A CRS Cutoff Of 407 Means
The CRS cutoff is the score of the lowest-ranked candidate who received an invitation in the round.
It is not a general pass mark for every future French-language Express Entry draw.
For draw 452, candidates with scores above 407 ranked ahead of candidates at the cutoff.
Some candidates with a score of exactly 407 may also have received an invitation, depending on when they submitted their profiles.
IRCC uses the tie-breaking rule when more than one candidate has the lowest score included in the round.
The rule does not change a candidate’s CRS score, and it does not mean that all profiles submitted after the cutoff date are refused.
A candidate who was not invited in this round may remain in the Express Entry pool if the profile is still valid and the candidate continues to meet the relevant requirements.
Future rounds may use different categories, invitation totals and CRS cutoffs.
What Invited Candidates Should Do Next
An invitation to apply is not the same as approval for permanent residence.
Invited candidates must submit a complete permanent residence application and supporting documents within the deadline shown in their IRCC account.
IRCC states that invited candidates have 60 days to submit an application through Express Entry.
The application must accurately reflect the information used to create and rank the profile.
Applicants should review their language test results, work history, education, identity documents, police certificates, medical examination requirements and proof of funds, where applicable to their program and circumstances.
Applicants should also check whether any document has expired or whether their family, employment or immigration situation has changed since they created their Express Entry profile.
Changes that affect eligibility or CRS points must be reported accurately.
Receiving an invitation does not remove the requirement to prove program eligibility, category eligibility and admissibility.
IRCC makes a final decision after reviewing the application and supporting evidence.
What Candidates Below CRS 407 Can Consider
Candidates below the cutoff can continue looking for lawful ways to improve their ranking while monitoring their profile’s validity.
Possible changes may include obtaining stronger language results, gaining eligible work experience or improving education-related factors when those changes are supported by the applicable rules.
French-speaking candidates should make sure that their language results are properly entered and remain valid.
A language test that expires can affect both category eligibility and the information in the Express Entry profile.
Candidates should also review whether they qualify for another Express Entry category or a provincial nomination pathway.
A provincial or territorial nomination can substantially affect a candidate’s CRS ranking, but nomination eligibility is determined by the relevant province or territory.
IRCC does not guarantee a particular number of invitations or a specific CRS cutoff in a future round.
The department determines the round type and invitation volume for each invitation round.
Express Entry Draw 452 At A Glance
- IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
- The round was held on October 27, 2026, at 10:17:26 UTC.
- The round targeted the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 category.
- The CRS cutoff was 407.
- The tie-breaking rule used July 13, 2026, at 19:22:00 UTC.
- French-language category candidates generally need NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities under the published category instructions.
Bottom Line For Express Entry Candidates
Express Entry Draw 452 delivered another large category-based invitation round for French-speaking candidates.
The 5,000 invitations and CRS cutoff of 407 gave eligible candidates with competitive French-language profiles an opportunity to apply for permanent residence.
However, the result should not be treated as a forecast for the next round.
Candidates should rely on their current profile information, verify their category eligibility and follow the instructions in their IRCC account if they receive an invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations were issued in Express Entry draw 452?
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in draw 452 on October 27, 2026.
What was the CRS cutoff for Express Entry draw 452?
The CRS cutoff was 407 in the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 round.
What was the tie-breaking rule for draw 452?
The tie-breaking date and time was July 13, 2026, at 19:22:00 UTC. Candidates with a CRS score of 407 generally needed to have submitted their profiles before that point to be included.
What French-language score is required for the Express Entry category?
The published French-Language proficiency category instructions require approved French-language test results showing at least NCLC 7 in each of the four language abilities, with results less than two years old.
Does an Express Entry invitation guarantee permanent residence?
No. An invitation allows a candidate to submit an application, but IRCC must still assess program eligibility, category eligibility, the accuracy of the application and admissibility.
Fact-Checked: Draw 452 details were checked against IRCC’s official Express Entry data and ministerial-instructions pages on October 27, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal or immigration advice.
