Key Impact
Il 22 luglio 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ha tenuto un'estrazione Express Entry in lingua francese. Ha emesso 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA). Applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 399 and had to have submitted their profile before 9:21 p.m. UTC on November 19 2025. This 399 cutoff is the lowest ever recorded for French‑language draws since March 2026. It means French‑speaking candidates with scores below 400 now have a realistic chance to receive an ITA and move toward permanent residence.
Source: https://www.cicnews.com/2026/07/french-language-express-entry-draw-sees-crs-cutoff-dip-below-400-0778376.html
Who is affected
- French‑language candidates who have an active Express Entry profile.
- Anyone who speaks French and meets the CRS threshold of 399.
- The broader Canadian public, because a higher number of new immigrants will increase demand for jobs, housing and settlement services.
What you should do
- Check your CRS score using the official IRCC calculator.
- Verify French language test results are valid (within two years) and add them to your profile if you have them.
- Update your profile with any new work experience, education, or family information.
- Confirm your profile was created before November 19 2025; if not, you’ll need to wait for the next draw.
- Monitor IRCC announcements for the next draw date – it could happen any time soon.
- Boost your score by pursuing a provincial nomination, a job offer, or extra language points before you apply.
Bottom line
L'estrazione di lingua francese del 22 luglio 2026 ha abbassato il punteggio CRS a 399 e ha offerto 5,000 ITAs. I candidati che parlano francese con punteggi anche inferiori a 399 possono ora candidarsi per la residenza permanente più facilmente. L'estrazione fa parte di un anno di immigrazione 2026 molto attivo, con 104.612 ITA rilasciati finora, inclusi 40.500 per candidati di lingua francese. Se parli francese, controlla il tuo punteggio CRS, mantieni il profilo aggiornato e candidati tempestivamente. Il sogliatoio più basso dimostra che il percorso per il Canada si sta aprendo più ampiamente per i parlanti di francese.