Express Entry draw #260
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on August 2, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #260 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on August 2, 2023. IRCC issued 800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 435, 60 points higher than the previous French draw (#258).
CRS cut-off
435
+60 vs previous French draw (#258)
Invitations
800
Draw type
French
| Round | #260 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 2, 2023 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 435 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 435, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 1, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,308 | |
| 501-600 | 2,019 | |
| 451-500 | 55,295 | |
| 491-500 | 2,286 | |
| 481-490 | 6,236 | |
| 471-480 | 19,398 | |
| 461-470 | 15,100 | |
| 451-460 | 12,275 | |
| 401-450 | 54,173 | |
| 441-450 | 11,293 | |
| 431-440 | 11,721 | |
| 421-430 | 9,618 | |
| 411-420 | 10,369 | |
| 401-410 | 11,172 | |
| 351-400 | 61,438 | |
| 301-350 | 32,077 | |
| 0-300 | 5,219 | |
| Total | 211,529 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 435 was the 2nd lowest of 6 French draws in 2023 (average 446).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#258, July 12, 2023): cut-off +60, invitations 3,800 → 800.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 11, 2023 and August 1, 2023, the pool changed by +2,266 profiles overall and +2,432 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #261 Trades (388), #259 General (517).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #258 | July 12, 2023 | 3,800 | 375 |
| #256 | July 7, 2023 | 2,300 | 439 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #260?+
435. IRCC invited 800 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on August 2, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 435.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #260?+
July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC. Candidates with exactly 435 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #260?+
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.