Express Entry draw #344
Education occupations (Version 1) round held on May 1, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #344 was a Education occupations (Version 1) round held on May 1, 2025. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 479.
CRS cut-off
479
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
Education
| Round | #344 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Round type | Education occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 479 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 479, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 27, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 416 | |
| 501-600 | 20,708 | |
| 451-500 | 72,523 | |
| 491-500 | 12,291 | |
| 481-490 | 12,544 | |
| 471-480 | 16,411 | |
| 461-470 | 16,313 | |
| 451-460 | 14,964 | |
| 401-450 | 68,267 | |
| 441-450 | 14,230 | |
| 431-440 | 14,909 | |
| 421-430 | 13,385 | |
| 411-420 | 13,274 | |
| 401-410 | 12,469 | |
| 351-400 | 53,640 | |
| 301-350 | 22,553 | |
| 0-300 | 8,566 | |
| Total | 246,673 |
How this round compares
- Between the pool snapshots of April 13, 2025 and April 27, 2025, the pool changed by +2,391 profiles overall and +526 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #345 Healthcare (510), #343 PNP (727).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #344?+
479. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this Education occupations (Version 1) round on May 1, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 479.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #344?+
August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 UTC. Candidates with exactly 479 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #344?+
Only candidates eligible for the Education round type. Category-based rounds for eligible education occupations such as teachers and early childhood educators.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.