Express Entry Round 418 · French category | Minimum score 409
Express Entry Round 418: French category, 4,500 invitations, minimum CRS 409, draw date 2026-05-28.
Express Entry Round 418: French category, 4,500 invitations, minimum CRS 409, draw date 2026-05-28.
93% of the Express Entry pool growth was driven by candidates scoring in the 501-600 range - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada expands work permit eligibility for spouses of Quebec healthcare workers - CIC News (IRCC Updates); French-speaking Express Entry candidates receive invitations despite higher CRS cutoff - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Latest IRCC data shows work permit wait times are increasing - CIC News (IRCC Updates); French-speaking Express Entry candidates receive invitations with higher CRS cutoffs - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Maintaining your Canadian permanent resident status: residency obligation pitfalls for new permanent residents - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada holds first Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw in four weeks - CIC News (IRCC Updates); What happens behind the scenes after you submit a study permit application? - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada introduces stricter requirements for digital nomads - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada holds first Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw in four weeks - CIC News (IRCC Updates); IRCC plans to add language test field to post-graduation work permit application portal - CIC News (IRCC Updates); What happens behind the scenes after submitting a study permit application? - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada holds second consecutive provincial nomination draw - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community candidates through four draws - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Nova Scotia launches initiative to connect Express Entry candidates with job opportunities - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
IRCC's latest update shows Express Entry application backlog at historic low - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under Strategic Recruitment Initiative in tenth draw this year - CIC News (IRCC Updates). Compilation of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Prince Edward Island held its fifth draw this year, issuing over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Alberta invited more than 1,000 candidates in healthcare, tech, and rural communities through four draws - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
IRCC's latest update shows Express Entry application backlog at historic low - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Nova Scotia launches initiative to connect Express Entry candidates with job opportunities - CIC News (IRCC Updates); A lawyer cites 11 major mistakes that could cause Canadian citizenship application proof to fail - CIC News (IRCC Updates). Compiled updates on Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application processes.
IRCC releases latest processing times for temporary residence applications - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Nova Scotia launches initiative to connect Express Entry candidates with job opportunities - CIC News (IRCC Updates); New immigrants starting small businesses in Canada: 5 steps from legal eligibility and registration to taxes and funding - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of updates on Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application processes.
IRCC releases latest processing times for temporary residence applications - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Newfoundland and Labrador's second draw in May invites over 180 candidates - CIC News (IRCC Updates); After Canada amends its Citizenship Act, Shiloh Jolie becomes one of the dual citizens of the U.S. and Canada - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
What did Lena Diab do to Canada's immigration system in her first year as minister? - CIC News (IRCC Updates); After Canada amended its citizenship law, Shiloh Jolie became one of the dual citizens of the U.S. and Canada - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada ranks among the world's best countries in the latest ranking - CIC News (IRCC Updates). Compiled updates on Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application processes.
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreements - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Thousands of Americans applying for Canadian citizenship certificates now face one-year wait - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada announces permanent closure of four Falls Port of Entry - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada ranks among the world's best countries in latest ranking - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada offers flexibility for refugees facing departure obstacles - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of updates on Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application processes.
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreements - CIC News (IRCC Updates); British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to high economic impact candidates - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 180 candidates in second May draw - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreements - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Processing times increase for Express Entry, PNP applicants - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Under new rules, proof requirements for overseas Canadian citizenship applicants will face simpler completeness checks - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Thousands of Americans apply for Canadian citizenship certificates, now facing a one-year wait - CIC News (IRCC Updates); as Americans rush to apply for Canadian passports, Prince Edward Island archives record four years' worth of document requests in four months - CIC News (IRCC Updates); applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Processing times increase for Express Entry, PNP applicants - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Provincial nominees invited in first May Express Entry draw - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Canada announces permanent closure of four Falls ports of entry - CIC News (IRCC Updates). Summary of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Processing times increase for Express Entry, PNP applicants - CIC News (IRCC Updates); Provincial nominees invited in first Express Entry draw of May - CIC News (IRCC Updates); New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to PNP and AIP applicants - CIC News (IRCC Updates). A roundup of Canadian immigration policy, invitation rounds, and application process updates.
Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-03-09) Today's highlights: Documents to prepare for the new TR to PR pathway - CIC News; Breaking news: Canada's new TR to PR pathway has been launched - CIC News Item 1 | Documents to prepare for the new TR to PR pathway - CIC News Detailed points (key points + impact + advice): Documents to prepare for the new TR to PR pathway CIC News Recommended action: Verify whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of supplementary documents. Category: Immigration policy
Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-03-08) Today's Highlights: Breaking News: Canada's new TR to PR pathway has been launched - CIC News; Documents to prepare for the new TR to PR pathway - CIC News Item 1 | Breaking News: Canada's new TR to PR pathway has been launched - CIC News Detailed Points (Key Points + Impact + Recommendations): Breaking News: Canada's new TR to PR pathway has been launched CIC News Recommended Action: Verify whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare to submit additional documents.
Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-03-03) Today's highlights: Latest draw invites Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations - CIC News; In the latest Canadian Experience Class draw, the CRS cutoff score hovers near a two-year low - CIC News Item 1 | Latest draw invites Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations - CIC News Key points (highlights + impact + advice): Latest draw invites Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations CIC News Recommended action: Verify whether your NOC/work permit/language/years of experience meet the new criteria, and prepare
To give everyone the most direct reference, I have compiled a comparison of the core data from the past few months of CEC draws: Review of core CEC draw data from the past six months: March 3, 2026: 4,000 people | 508 points (latest) February 17, 2026: 6,000 people | 508 points January 21, 2026: 6,000 people | 509 points January 7, 2026: 8,000 people | 511 points December 16, 2025: 5,000 people | 515 points December 10, 2025: 6,000 people | 5

Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-03-02) Today's highlights: Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw - CIC News; Quebec updates list of occupations eligible for expedited LMIA processing - CIC News Item 1 | Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw - CIC News Detailed points (key points + impact + advice): Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw CIC News Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/years of work meet the new criteria