Express Entry draw #302
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 8, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #302 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 8, 2024. IRCC issued 3,200 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 420, 10 points higher than the previous French draw (#295).
CRS cut-off
420
+10 vs previous French draw (#295)
Invitations
3,200
Draw type
French
| Round | #302 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 8, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 3,200 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 420 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 30, 2024 at 03:37:43 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 420, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 30, 2024 at 03:37:43 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 2, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 940 | |
| 501-600 | 16,521 | |
| 451-500 | 64,761 | |
| 491-500 | 10,295 | |
| 481-490 | 12,447 | |
| 471-480 | 16,371 | |
| 461-470 | 13,883 | |
| 451-460 | 11,765 | |
| 401-450 | 54,148 | |
| 441-450 | 11,031 | |
| 431-440 | 11,342 | |
| 421-430 | 9,947 | |
| 411-420 | 10,876 | |
| 401-410 | 10,952 | |
| 351-400 | 54,902 | |
| 301-350 | 25,752 | |
| 0-300 | 5,523 | |
| Total | 222,547 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 420 was the 7th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#295, April 24, 2024): cut-off +10, invitations 1,400 → 3,200.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 30, 2024 and July 2, 2024, the pool changed by -2,393 profiles overall and +129 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #301 Healthcare (445), #300 Trades (436).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #295 | April 24, 2024 | 1,400 | 410 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #302?+
420. IRCC invited 3,200 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on July 8, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 420.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #302?+
May 30, 2024 at 03:37:43 UTC. Candidates with exactly 420 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #302?+
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.