Express Entry draw #273
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 7, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #273 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 7, 2023. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 470, 16 points lower than the previous French draw (#270).
CRS cut-off
470
-16 vs previous French draw (#270)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #273 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 7, 2023 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 470 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 03, 2023 at 04:45:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 470, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 03, 2023 at 04:45:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 5, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 4,525 | |
| 501-600 | 5,457 | |
| 451-500 | 60,014 | |
| 491-500 | 6,634 | |
| 481-490 | 10,335 | |
| 471-480 | 17,312 | |
| 461-470 | 14,165 | |
| 451-460 | 11,568 | |
| 401-450 | 53,502 | |
| 441-450 | 10,885 | |
| 431-440 | 11,111 | |
| 421-430 | 9,973 | |
| 411-420 | 10,608 | |
| 401-410 | 10,925 | |
| 351-400 | 58,457 | |
| 301-350 | 30,148 | |
| 0-300 | 5,267 | |
| Total | 217,370 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 470 was the 4th lowest of 6 French draws in 2023 (average 446).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#270, October 25, 2023): cut-off -16, invitations 300 → 1,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 23, 2023 and December 5, 2023, the pool changed by +2,497 profiles overall and +7,139 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #274 STEM (481), #272 General (561).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #270 | October 25, 2023 | 300 | 486 |
| #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 #273?+
470. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on December 7, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 470.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #273?+
October 03, 2023 at 04:45:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 470 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #273?+
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.