Express Entry draw #291
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 26, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #291 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 26, 2024. IRCC issued 1,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 388, 52 points higher than the previous French draw (#287).
CRS cut-off
388
+52 vs previous French draw (#287)
Invitations
1,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #291 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 26, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 388 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 388, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 24, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 987 | |
| 501-600 | 10,342 | |
| 451-500 | 60,488 | |
| 491-500 | 8,294 | |
| 481-490 | 10,683 | |
| 471-480 | 17,105 | |
| 461-470 | 13,218 | |
| 451-460 | 11,188 | |
| 401-450 | 50,882 | |
| 441-450 | 10,172 | |
| 431-440 | 10,309 | |
| 421-430 | 9,296 | |
| 411-420 | 10,610 | |
| 401-410 | 10,495 | |
| 351-400 | 55,586 | |
| 301-350 | 28,287 | |
| 0-300 | 5,390 | |
| Total | 211,962 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 388 was the 3rd lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#287, February 29, 2024): cut-off +52, invitations 2,500 → 1,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 11, 2024 and March 24, 2024, the pool changed by +742 profiles overall and -231 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #290 General (524).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #287 | February 29, 2024 | 2,500 | 336 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #291?+
388. IRCC invited 1,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on March 26, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 388.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #291?+
March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 388 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #291?+
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.