French Express Entry Draw #450: 5,000 Invitations at CRS 435 (October 16, 2026)

After 58 days without a French-language Express Entry draw, IRCC held one on October 16, 2026. Round #450 invited 5,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum score of CRS 435. That is the highest cutoff of any French-language draw in 2026.

Here is what happened, how it compares with every other French draw this year, and what it means if you are preparing for the TEF Canada or TCF Canada.

The draw at a glance