Express Entry draw #258
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 12, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #258 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 12, 2023. IRCC issued 3,800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 375, 64 points lower than the previous French draw (#256).
CRS cut-off
375
-64 vs previous French draw (#256)
Invitations
3,800
Draw type
French
| Round | #258 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 12, 2023 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 3,800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 375 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 15, 2023 at 23:49:05 |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 375, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 15, 2023 at 23:49:05 were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 11, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 276 | |
| 501-600 | 619 | |
| 451-500 | 51,689 | |
| 491-500 | 834 | |
| 481-490 | 4,686 | |
| 471-480 | 19,234 | |
| 461-470 | 14,827 | |
| 451-460 | 12,108 | |
| 401-450 | 55,570 | |
| 441-450 | 11,164 | |
| 431-440 | 12,162 | |
| 421-430 | 9,896 | |
| 411-420 | 10,775 | |
| 401-410 | 11,573 | |
| 351-400 | 63,039 | |
| 301-350 | 32,771 | |
| 0-300 | 5,299 | |
| Total | 209,263 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 375 was the lowest of 6 French draws in 2023 (average 446).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#256, July 7, 2023): cut-off -64, invitations 2,300 → 3,800.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 4, 2023 and July 11, 2023, the pool changed by -5,266 profiles overall and -184 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #257 General (505).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #256 | July 7, 2023 | 2,300 | 439 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #258?+
375. IRCC invited 3,800 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on July 12, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 375.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #258?+
June 15, 2023 at 23:49:05. Candidates with exactly 375 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #258?+
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.