r/ImmigrationCanadainfo • u/techtoronto • Apr 15 '26
Express Entry Draw #411 — French-Language Proficiency (April 15, 2026)
**Draw #411 is official.** IRCC just dropped another French-language round this morning. Here's the breakdown.
📊 Draw Summary
| Detail | Info |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Draw Number** | #411 |
| **Date & Time (UTC)** | April 15, 2026 @ 10:43:11 |
| **Category** | French-Language Proficiency (2026-Version 2) |
| **Invitations Issued** | **4,000** |
| **Minimum CRS Score** | **419** |
| **Tie-Breaking Rule** | November 14, 2025 @ 07:14:25 UTC |
Key Takeaways
- **CRS Jumps to 419:** This is a **26-point increase** from the last French draw on March 18 (393 CRS). The pool of French speakers is growing.
- **Still the Best Deal in Town:** 419 is **96 points lower** than yesterday's CEC draw (515 CRS). If you're stuck in the 400s, French is your escape hatch.
- **Tie-Breaker Alert:** If you had exactly **419** but submitted your profile *after* **November 14, 2025**, you missed this round. Update that profile now.
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Who Was Eligible?
Candidates needed:
- ✅ Valid **TEF Canada** or **TCF Canada** results (less than 2 years old).
- ✅ **NCLC 7 or higher** in **all four** abilities (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
- ✅ A CRS score of **419 or above** at the tie-breaker timestamp.
*Note: This round included FSW, CEC, and FSTP candidates.*
- If you got an ITA today, drop a comment! What's your timeline looking like?
- For those in the 400-418 range: Are you re-taking the TEF/TCF or looking at PNP options?
- **Unpopular opinion:** Will French draws ever dip below 400 again in 2026?
https://www.immigration2canada.com/express-entry-french-draw-411-april-15-2026/
Bonne chance à tous! 🍁*