Express Entry draw #318
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 10, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #318 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 10, 2024. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 444, 2 points lower than the previous French draw (#314).
CRS cut-off
444
-2 vs previous French draw (#314)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #318 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 10, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 444 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 444, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 9, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 216 | |
| 501-600 | 12,312 | |
| 451-500 | 63,026 | |
| 491-500 | 11,840 | |
| 481-490 | 12,282 | |
| 471-480 | 14,794 | |
| 461-470 | 12,829 | |
| 451-460 | 11,281 | |
| 401-450 | 54,542 | |
| 441-450 | 10,903 | |
| 431-440 | 11,876 | |
| 421-430 | 10,361 | |
| 411-420 | 10,733 | |
| 401-410 | 10,669 | |
| 351-400 | 50,737 | |
| 301-350 | 23,082 | |
| 0-300 | 5,402 | |
| Total | 209,317 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 444 was the 8th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#314, September 13, 2024): cut-off -2, invitations 1,000 → 1,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 7, 2024 and October 9, 2024, the pool changed by -575 profiles overall and -928 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #317 CEC (539), #316 PNP (743).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #314 | September 13, 2024 | 1,000 | 446 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #318?+
444. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on October 10, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 444.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #318?+
September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 444 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #318?+
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.