08/31/2026
IRCC just held Express Entry Draw #437 for French Language Proficiency TODAY, August 19, 2026.
OFFICIAL RESULTS:
✅ 5,000 ITAs issued
✅ Minimum CRS: 382
✅ Tie-breaking: March 1, 2026
This is the LOWEST CRS for any French draw in 2026. Previous was 391 on Aug 6.
It's a 9-point drop in less than 2 weeks!
What this means for you:
French is still your FASTEST pathway to PR.
While CEC is stuck at 516-523, French is at 382-391.
If you have NCLC 7 in French in all 4 skills, you can get an ITA with a CRS as low as 382 - even if your overall CRS is low.
If you got an ITA today - you have 60 days. Don't lose it to wrong documents.
If you didn't - NOW is the time to add French. Even basic NCLC 7 can drop your required CRS by over 130 points.
Did you get an ITA today?
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