Express Entry draw #376
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 29, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #376 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on October 29, 2025. IRCC issued 6,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 416, 16 points lower than the previous French draw (#371).
CRS cut-off
416
-16 vs previous French draw (#371)
Invitations
6,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #376 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 29, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 6,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 416 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 8, 2025 at 15:27:09 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 416, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 8, 2025 at 15:27:09 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 26, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 306 | |
| 501-600 | 25,997 | |
| 451-500 | 69,503 | |
| 491-500 | 12,051 | |
| 481-490 | 12,092 | |
| 471-480 | 14,727 | |
| 461-470 | 15,792 | |
| 451-460 | 14,841 | |
| 401-450 | 72,542 | |
| 441-450 | 14,089 | |
| 431-440 | 14,766 | |
| 421-430 | 14,998 | |
| 411-420 | 14,820 | |
| 401-410 | 13,869 | |
| 351-400 | 52,468 | |
| 301-350 | 19,410 | |
| 0-300 | 8,027 | |
| Total | 248,253 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 416 was the 5th lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#371, October 6, 2025): cut-off -16, invitations 4,500 → 6,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 13, 2025 and October 26, 2025, the pool changed by -89 profiles overall and +547 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #375 CEC (533), #374 PNP (761).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #371 | October 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 432 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #376?+
416. IRCC invited 6,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on October 29, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 416.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #376?+
September 8, 2025 at 15:27:09 UTC. Candidates with exactly 416 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #376?+
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.