The French-Language Proficiency draw (2026 – Version 2) was conducted on February 6, 2026. In this round, a total of 8,500 invitations were issued to eligible candidates through the Express Entry system.

The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score among candidates invited in this round was 400. To receive an invitation, candidates were required to have a rank of 8,500 or higher. In cases where multiple candidates had the minimum CRS score of 400, a tie-breaking rule was applied. The cut-off date and time for the tie-breaking rule was February 3, 2026, at 11:11:44 UTC. Candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles prior to this timestamp were given priority for invitation.