Express Entry draw #256
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 7, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #256 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 7, 2023. IRCC issued 2,300 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 439.
CRS cut-off
439
Invitations
2,300
Draw type
French
| Round | #256 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 7, 2023 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 2,300 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 439 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 20, 2023 at 17:18:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 439, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 20, 2023 at 17:18:32 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 4, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 353 | |
| 501-600 | 726 | |
| 451-500 | 54,732 | |
| 491-500 | 831 | |
| 481-490 | 4,719 | |
| 471-480 | 20,475 | |
| 461-470 | 16,023 | |
| 451-460 | 12,684 | |
| 401-450 | 56,673 | |
| 441-450 | 11,740 | |
| 431-440 | 12,309 | |
| 421-430 | 10,008 | |
| 411-420 | 10,873 | |
| 401-410 | 11,743 | |
| 351-400 | 63,679 | |
| 301-350 | 33,051 | |
| 0-300 | 5,315 | |
| Total | 214,529 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 439 was the 3rd lowest of 6 French draws in 2023 (average 446).
- Between the pool snapshots of June 28, 2023 and July 4, 2023, the pool changed by -5,474 profiles overall and -1,433 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #257 General (505), #255 Healthcare (463), #254 STEM (486), #253 General (511).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #256?+
439. IRCC invited 2,300 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on July 7, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 439.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #256?+
January 20, 2023 at 17:18:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 439 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #256?+
Only candidates eligible for the French round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with strong French-language skills (NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.