Express Entry draw #329
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 3, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #329 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 3, 2024. IRCC issued 800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 466, 12 points lower than the previous French draw (#324).
CRS cut-off
466
-12 vs previous French draw (#324)
Invitations
800
Draw type
French
| Round | #329 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 3, 2024 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 466 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 26, 2024 at 02:44:59 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 466, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 26, 2024 at 02:44:59 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 1, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 738 | |
| 501-600 | 18,673 | |
| 451-500 | 62,985 | |
| 491-500 | 12,316 | |
| 481-490 | 11,905 | |
| 471-480 | 14,371 | |
| 461-470 | 12,521 | |
| 451-460 | 11,872 | |
| 401-450 | 57,590 | |
| 441-450 | 11,219 | |
| 431-440 | 12,313 | |
| 421-430 | 11,217 | |
| 411-420 | 11,602 | |
| 401-410 | 11,239 | |
| 351-400 | 50,609 | |
| 301-350 | 22,280 | |
| 0-300 | 5,615 | |
| Total | 218,490 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 466 was the 10th lowest of 11 French draws in 2024 (average 413).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#324, November 15, 2024): cut-off -12, invitations 800 → 800.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 18, 2024 and December 1, 2024, the pool changed by +323 profiles overall and +2,816 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #328 PNP (705).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #324 | November 15, 2024 | 800 | 478 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #329?+
466. IRCC invited 800 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on December 3, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 466.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #329?+
November 26, 2024 at 02:44:59 UTC. Candidates with exactly 466 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #329?+
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.