Express Entry Draw 401 | 5,500 PR Invitations to Apply

On March 4, 2026, the latest Express Entry draw 401 issued 5,500 invitations to apply for Canadian Experience Class with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 397.

Here are the details of the today's Express Entry draw 401:- 

• Draw number: 401

• Date: March 4, 2026

• Category: French-Language proficiency 2026

• Number of invitations issued: 5,500

• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 397

• Tie-breaking rule: October 10, 2025 at 18:18:20 UTC

Today's draw marks the second French category-specific draw of the year and the thirteenth Express Entry selection overall for 2026. Additionally, it showcases the lowest CRS score for this category in over a year. 

Although there have only been two draws this year, candidates within the French language proficiency category of Express Entry have already been granted 14,000 invitations, which is the second highest number among all programs or categories this year. As of 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 39,112 ITAs.

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