Express Entry draw #337
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 19, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #337 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on February 19, 2025. IRCC issued 6,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 428, 38 points lower than the previous French draw (#329).
CRS cut-off
428
-38 vs previous French draw (#329)
Invitations
6,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #337 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 19, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 6,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 428 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 428, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 16, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 768 | |
| 501-600 | 21,203 | |
| 451-500 | 69,892 | |
| 491-500 | 13,683 | |
| 481-490 | 13,236 | |
| 471-480 | 15,836 | |
| 461-470 | 14,018 | |
| 451-460 | 13,119 | |
| 401-450 | 64,222 | |
| 441-450 | 12,651 | |
| 431-440 | 13,763 | |
| 421-430 | 12,551 | |
| 411-420 | 13,028 | |
| 401-410 | 12,229 | |
| 351-400 | 51,315 | |
| 301-350 | 21,518 | |
| 0-300 | 5,726 | |
| Total | 234,644 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 428 was the 6th lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#329, December 3, 2024): cut-off -38, invitations 800 → 6,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 5, 2025 and February 16, 2025, the pool changed by +592 profiles overall and -1,367 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #336 PNP (750).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #329 | December 3, 2024 | 800 | 466 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #337?+
428. IRCC invited 6,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on February 19, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 428.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #337?+
February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC. Candidates with exactly 428 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #337?+
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.