Express Entry draw #324
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on November 15, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #324 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on November 15, 2024. IRCC issued 800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 478, 34 points higher than the previous French draw (#318).
CRS cut-off
478
+34 vs previous French draw (#318)
Invitations
800
Draw type
French
| Round | #324 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 15, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 478 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 07, 2024 at 13:12:03 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 478, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 07, 2024 at 13:12:03 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 12, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 120 | |
| 501-600 | 16,625 | |
| 451-500 | 64,425 | |
| 491-500 | 12,290 | |
| 481-490 | 12,382 | |
| 471-480 | 15,160 | |
| 461-470 | 13,062 | |
| 451-460 | 11,531 | |
| 401-450 | 56,597 | |
| 441-450 | 10,978 | |
| 431-440 | 12,107 | |
| 421-430 | 10,996 | |
| 411-420 | 11,359 | |
| 401-410 | 11,157 | |
| 351-400 | 51,355 | |
| 301-350 | 22,788 | |
| 0-300 | 5,590 | |
| Total | 217,500 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 478 was the highest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#318, October 10, 2024): cut-off +34, invitations 1,000 → 800.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 11, 2024 and November 12, 2024, the pool changed by +765 profiles overall and -310 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #326 CEC (539), #325 PNP (816), #323 CEC (547), #322 PNP (812).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #318 | October 10, 2024 | 1,000 | 444 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #324?+
478. IRCC invited 800 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on November 15, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 478.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #324?+
November 07, 2024 at 13:12:03 UTC. Candidates with exactly 478 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #324?+
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.