On March 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 4,000 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 393. This round focused on the French-Language proficiency category, with tie-breaking based on profile submission date and time of December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC. Candidates with provincial or territorial nominations continue to be invited through general and PNP-specific rounds.

• Latest round: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
• Date and time: March 18, 2026
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 393
• Number of invitations issued: 4,000
• Rank needed: 4,000 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC
• If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
• Express Entry candidates are invited in rounds throughout the year based on CRS scores.
• The latest round was category-based, focusing on French-Language proficiency (2026-Version 2).
• 4,000 invitations were issued to candidates with a CRS score of 393 or above.
• Tie-breaking rule used the profile submission date and time: December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC.
• Candidates with provincial or territorial nominations are invited through general and PNP-specific rounds.
• Types of rounds include general, program-specific, and category-based invitations.

• Latest Express Entry draw category: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
• Introduction of category-based rounds targeting specific economic goals, such as French-Language proficiency.
• Continued use of tie-breaking rules based on profile submission date and time.

• Candidates in the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 category.
• Express Entry candidates in the pool, especially those with French language proficiency.
• Candidates with provincial or territorial nominations eligible under PNP.
• Applicants aiming to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry.

• Create an Express Entry profile and enter the pool.
• Improve CRS score to meet or exceed cut-off thresholds.
• Wait for an invitation to apply for permanent residence following rounds of invitations.
• Submit application for permanent residence upon receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

• Date and time: March 18, 2026
• Tie-breaking rule: December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC
• March 18, 2026 - Latest round of invitations issued.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations.html