Express Entry draw #314
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on September 13, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #314 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on September 13, 2024. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 446, 52 points higher than the previous French draw (#310).
CRS cut-off
446
+52 vs previous French draw (#310)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #314 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 13, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 446 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 446, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 9, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 937 | |
| 501-600 | 9,987 | |
| 451-500 | 61,797 | |
| 491-500 | 11,274 | |
| 481-490 | 12,131 | |
| 471-480 | 14,665 | |
| 461-470 | 12,717 | |
| 451-460 | 11,010 | |
| 401-450 | 52,525 | |
| 441-450 | 10,496 | |
| 431-440 | 11,357 | |
| 421-430 | 9,948 | |
| 411-420 | 10,474 | |
| 401-410 | 10,250 | |
| 351-400 | 51,188 | |
| 301-350 | 23,708 | |
| 0-300 | 5,427 | |
| Total | 205,569 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 446 was the 9th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#310, August 15, 2024): cut-off +52, invitations 2,000 → 1,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 27, 2024 and September 9, 2024, the pool changed by +432 profiles overall and +1,033 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #313 PNP (732).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #310 | August 15, 2024 | 2,000 | 394 |
| #305 | July 18, 2024 | 1,800 | 400 |
| #302 | July 8, 2024 | 3,200 | 420 |
| #295 | April 24, 2024 | 1,400 | 410 |
| #291 | March 26, 2024 | 1,500 | 388 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #314?+
446. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on September 13, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 446.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #314?+
August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC. Candidates with exactly 446 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #314?+
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.