Express Entry draw #282
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 1, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #282 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 1, 2024. IRCC issued 7,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 365, 105 points lower than the previous French draw (#273).
CRS cut-off
365
-105 vs previous French draw (#273)
Invitations
7,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #282 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 1, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 7,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 365 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 365, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 30, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 534 | |
| 501-600 | 7,926 | |
| 451-500 | 60,120 | |
| 491-500 | 6,787 | |
| 481-490 | 9,668 | |
| 471-480 | 17,586 | |
| 461-470 | 14,160 | |
| 451-460 | 11,919 | |
| 401-450 | 54,181 | |
| 441-450 | 10,930 | |
| 431-440 | 11,219 | |
| 421-430 | 10,104 | |
| 411-420 | 10,874 | |
| 401-410 | 11,054 | |
| 351-400 | 57,855 | |
| 301-350 | 29,709 | |
| 0-300 | 5,401 | |
| Total | 215,726 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 365 was the 2nd lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#273, December 7, 2023): cut-off -105, invitations 1,000 → 7,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 22, 2024 and January 30, 2024, the pool changed by +2,200 profiles overall and +899 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #281 General (541).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #273 | December 7, 2023 | 1,000 | 470 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #282?+
365. IRCC invited 7,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on February 1, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 365.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #282?+
September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 365 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #282?+
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.