Express Entry draw #339
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 6, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #339 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 6, 2025. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 410, 18 points lower than the previous French draw (#337).
CRS cut-off
410
-18 vs previous French draw (#337)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #339 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 6, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 410 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 11, 2025 at 07:47:29 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 410, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 11, 2025 at 07:47:29 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 3, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 807 | |
| 501-600 | 23,075 | |
| 451-500 | 66,792 | |
| 491-500 | 13,174 | |
| 481-490 | 12,730 | |
| 471-480 | 15,213 | |
| 461-470 | 13,377 | |
| 451-460 | 12,298 | |
| 401-450 | 61,383 | |
| 441-450 | 11,822 | |
| 431-440 | 12,429 | |
| 421-430 | 12,072 | |
| 411-420 | 13,014 | |
| 401-410 | 12,046 | |
| 351-400 | 49,555 | |
| 301-350 | 20,573 | |
| 0-300 | 5,637 | |
| Total | 227,822 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 410 was the 4th lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#337, February 19, 2025): cut-off -18, invitations 6,500 → 4,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 16, 2025 and March 3, 2025, the pool changed by -6,822 profiles overall and +1,911 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #338 PNP (667).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #337 | February 19, 2025 | 6,500 | 428 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #339?+
410. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on March 6, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 410.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #339?+
February 11, 2025 at 07:47:29 UTC. Candidates with exactly 410 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #339?+
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.