Express Entry draw #295
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on April 24, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #295 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on April 24, 2024. IRCC issued 1,400 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 410, 22 points higher than the previous French draw (#291).
CRS cut-off
410
+22 vs previous French draw (#291)
Invitations
1,400
Draw type
French
| Round | #295 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 24, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,400 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 410 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 410, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 23, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,057 | |
| 501-600 | 10,625 | |
| 451-500 | 60,933 | |
| 491-500 | 7,520 | |
| 481-490 | 11,495 | |
| 471-480 | 16,928 | |
| 461-470 | 13,558 | |
| 451-460 | 11,432 | |
| 401-450 | 52,475 | |
| 441-450 | 10,646 | |
| 431-440 | 10,645 | |
| 421-430 | 9,645 | |
| 411-420 | 10,740 | |
| 401-410 | 10,799 | |
| 351-400 | 56,383 | |
| 301-350 | 27,740 | |
| 0-300 | 5,484 | |
| Total | 214,697 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 410 was the 6th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#291, March 26, 2024): cut-off +22, invitations 1,500 → 1,400.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 9, 2024 and April 23, 2024, the pool changed by -1,470 profiles overall and -1,462 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #294 General (529).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #291 | March 26, 2024 | 1,500 | 388 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #295?+
410. IRCC invited 1,400 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on April 24, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 410.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #295?+
April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC. Candidates with exactly 410 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #295?+
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.