Express Entry draw #341
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 21, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #341 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on March 21, 2025. IRCC issued 7,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 379, 31 points lower than the previous French draw (#339).
CRS cut-off
379
-31 vs previous French draw (#339)
Invitations
7,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #341 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 21, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 7,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 379 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 06, 2025 at 02:53:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 379, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 06, 2025 at 02:53:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 16, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 693 | |
| 501-600 | 25,522 | |
| 451-500 | 70,055 | |
| 491-500 | 13,711 | |
| 481-490 | 13,343 | |
| 471-480 | 16,033 | |
| 461-470 | 14,032 | |
| 451-460 | 12,936 | |
| 401-450 | 61,487 | |
| 441-450 | 12,314 | |
| 431-440 | 13,018 | |
| 421-430 | 11,619 | |
| 411-420 | 11,919 | |
| 401-410 | 12,617 | |
| 351-400 | 51,802 | |
| 301-350 | 21,303 | |
| 0-300 | 6,047 | |
| Total | 236,909 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 379 was the lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#339, March 6, 2025): cut-off -31, invitations 4,500 → 7,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 3, 2025 and March 16, 2025, the pool changed by +9,087 profiles overall and +2,333 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #340 PNP (736).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #339 | March 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 410 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #341?+
379. IRCC invited 7,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on March 21, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 379.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #341?+
March 06, 2025 at 02:53:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 379 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #341?+
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.