Express Entry draw #305
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 18, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #305 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on July 18, 2024. IRCC issued 1,800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 400, 20 points lower than the previous French draw (#302).
CRS cut-off
400
-20 vs previous French draw (#302)
Invitations
1,800
Draw type
French
| Round | #305 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 18, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 400 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 400, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 17, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 184 | |
| 501-600 | 16,968 | |
| 451-500 | 60,115 | |
| 491-500 | 9,982 | |
| 481-490 | 11,852 | |
| 471-480 | 15,120 | |
| 461-470 | 12,616 | |
| 451-460 | 10,545 | |
| 401-450 | 52,635 | |
| 441-450 | 10,067 | |
| 431-440 | 11,020 | |
| 421-430 | 9,701 | |
| 411-420 | 10,888 | |
| 401-410 | 10,959 | |
| 351-400 | 54,597 | |
| 301-350 | 25,669 | |
| 0-300 | 5,567 | |
| Total | 215,735 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 400 was the 5th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#302, July 8, 2024): cut-off -20, invitations 3,200 → 1,800.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 16, 2024 and July 17, 2024, the pool changed by -722 profiles overall and -1,055 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #304 CEC (515), #303 PNP (670).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #302 | July 8, 2024 | 3,200 | 420 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #305?+
400. IRCC invited 1,800 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on July 18, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 400.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #305?+
March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 400 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #305?+
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.