Express Entry draw #450: 5,000 invitations, CRS 435 (French-Language proficiency)

IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in round #450 on 2026-10-16 (French-Language proficiency). The lowest-ranked candidate invited had 435 CRS points, 53 points higher than the previous French-Language proficiency draw (382 on 2026-08-19).

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held Express Entry round #450 on 2026-10-16. It was a category-based round for French-Language proficiency: 5,000 candidates received an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 435: candidates of this group with at least 435 points were invited, 53 points higher than the previous French-Language proficiency draw (382 on 2026-08-19).

Figures come from the official list of rounds published by IRCC. Compare your own score with the CRS calculator and the history of rounds by program.