Express Entry draw #287
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 29, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #287 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 29, 2024. IRCC issued 2,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 336, 29 points lower than the previous French draw (#282).
CRS cut-off
336
-29 vs previous French draw (#282)
Invitations
2,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #287 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 29, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 2,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 336 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 336, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 27, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 965 | |
| 501-600 | 9,567 | |
| 451-500 | 59,371 | |
| 491-500 | 7,574 | |
| 481-490 | 10,095 | |
| 471-480 | 17,137 | |
| 461-470 | 13,373 | |
| 451-460 | 11,192 | |
| 401-450 | 50,695 | |
| 441-450 | 10,265 | |
| 431-440 | 10,474 | |
| 421-430 | 9,110 | |
| 411-420 | 10,407 | |
| 401-410 | 10,439 | |
| 351-400 | 56,178 | |
| 301-350 | 29,305 | |
| 0-300 | 5,406 | |
| Total | 211,487 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 336 was the lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#282, February 1, 2024): cut-off -29, invitations 7,000 → 2,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 11, 2024 and February 27, 2024, the pool changed by +214 profiles overall and +941 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #286 General (534).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #282 | February 1, 2024 | 7,000 | 365 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #287?+
336. IRCC invited 2,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on February 29, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 336.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #287?+
January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC. Candidates with exactly 336 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #287?+
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.