Francophone Mobility Express Entry Draws 2026: Everything You Need to Know

In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced Category-Based Selection (CBS) draws targeting candidates with strong French proficiency. These draws, commonly called Francophone Mobility draws, have changed the Express Entry landscape overnight.

Instead of competing in the general pool where CRS cut-offs routinely exceed 500 points, candidates with proven French proficiency are being selected at scores as low as 336 CRS points.

Here is everything you need to know about Francophone Mobility draws in 2026 and how to make yourself eligible.

1. What Are Francophone Mobility Draws?

Under the category-based selection system, IRCC can issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who meet specific criteria, independent of the general CRS ranking. One of these categories is .