Express Entry draw #270
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 25, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #270 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 25, 2023. IRCC issued 300 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 486, 14 points higher than the previous French draw (#266).
CRS cut-off
486
+14 vs previous French draw (#266)
Invitations
300
Draw type
French
| Round | #270 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 25, 2023 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 300 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 486 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 30, 2023 at 04:22:17 AM UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 486, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 30, 2023 at 04:22:17 AM UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 23, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,536 | |
| 501-600 | 1,307 | |
| 451-500 | 60,587 | |
| 491-500 | 4,853 | |
| 481-490 | 9,514 | |
| 471-480 | 18,836 | |
| 461-470 | 15,063 | |
| 451-460 | 12,321 | |
| 401-450 | 54,565 | |
| 441-450 | 11,256 | |
| 431-440 | 11,705 | |
| 421-430 | 9,926 | |
| 411-420 | 10,525 | |
| 401-410 | 11,153 | |
| 351-400 | 60,378 | |
| 301-350 | 31,189 | |
| 0-300 | 5,311 | |
| Total | 214,873 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 486 was the highest of 6 French draws in 2023 (average 446).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#266, September 27, 2023): cut-off +14, invitations 500 → 300.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 10, 2023 and October 23, 2023, the pool changed by +1,281 profiles overall and -604 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #271 Healthcare (431), #269 PNP (776).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #266 | September 27, 2023 | 500 | 472 |
| #260 | August 2, 2023 | 800 | 435 |
| #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 #270?+
486. IRCC invited 300 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on October 25, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 486.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #270?+
September 30, 2023 at 04:22:17 AM UTC. Candidates with exactly 486 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #270?+
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.