Express Entry draw #360
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on August 8, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #360 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on August 8, 2025. IRCC issued 2,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 481, 102 points higher than the previous French draw (#341).
CRS cut-off
481
+102 vs previous French draw (#341)
Invitations
2,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #360 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 8, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 2,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 481 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 18, 2025 at 05:16:06 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 481, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 18, 2025 at 05:16:06 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 5, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 228 | |
| 501-600 | 24,165 | |
| 451-500 | 76,004 | |
| 491-500 | 12,975 | |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | |
| 471-480 | 16,836 | |
| 461-470 | 17,383 | |
| 451-460 | 15,920 | |
| 401-450 | 73,839 | |
| 441-450 | 15,201 | |
| 431-440 | 16,142 | |
| 421-430 | 14,652 | |
| 411-420 | 14,456 | |
| 401-410 | 13,388 | |
| 351-400 | 53,590 | |
| 301-350 | 20,534 | |
| 0-300 | 8,225 | |
| Total | 256,585 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 481 was the highest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#341, March 21, 2025): cut-off +102, invitations 7,500 → 2,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 20, 2025 and August 5, 2025, the pool changed by -329 profiles overall and +2,845 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #359 CEC (534), #358 PNP (739).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #341 | March 21, 2025 | 7,500 | 379 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #360?+
481. IRCC invited 2,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on August 8, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 481.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #360?+
July 18, 2025 at 05:16:06 UTC. Candidates with exactly 481 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #360?+
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.