Express Entry draw #371
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 6, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #371 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 6, 2025. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 432, 14 points lower than the previous French draw (#365).
CRS cut-off
432
-14 vs previous French draw (#365)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
French
| Round | #371 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 432 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 13, 2025 at 19:07:01 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 432, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 13, 2025 at 19:07:01 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 28, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 288 | |
| 501-600 | 24,531 | |
| 451-500 | 70,583 | |
| 491-500 | 12,255 | |
| 481-490 | 12,473 | |
| 471-480 | 15,150 | |
| 461-470 | 15,781 | |
| 451-460 | 14,924 | |
| 401-450 | 74,481 | |
| 441-450 | 14,806 | |
| 431-440 | 16,354 | |
| 421-430 | 14,820 | |
| 411-420 | 14,839 | |
| 401-410 | 13,662 | |
| 351-400 | 53,066 | |
| 301-350 | 19,963 | |
| 0-300 | 8,081 | |
| Total | 250,993 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 432 was the 7th lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#365, September 4, 2025): cut-off -14, invitations 4,500 → 4,500.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 14, 2025 and September 28, 2025, the pool changed by -637 profiles overall and -271 profiles above 500 points.
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #365 | September 4, 2025 | 4,500 | 446 |
| #360 | August 8, 2025 | 2,500 | 481 |
| #341 | March 21, 2025 | 7,500 | 379 |
| #339 | March 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 410 |
| #337 | February 19, 2025 | 6,500 | 428 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #371?+
432. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on October 6, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 432.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #371?+
June 13, 2025 at 19:07:01 UTC. Candidates with exactly 432 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #371?+
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.