Express Entry draw #382
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on November 28, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #382 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on November 28, 2025. IRCC issued 6,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 408, 8 points lower than the previous French draw (#376).
CRS cut-off
408
-8 vs previous French draw (#376)
Invitations
6,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #382 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 6,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 408 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 26 2025 at 12:28:38 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 408, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 26 2025 at 12:28:38 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 24, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 779 | |
| 501-600 | 26,351 | |
| 451-500 | 68,875 | |
| 491-500 | 12,336 | |
| 481-490 | 12,276 | |
| 471-480 | 14,752 | |
| 461-470 | 14,446 | |
| 451-460 | 15,065 | |
| 401-450 | 70,194 | |
| 441-450 | 14,213 | |
| 431-440 | 14,676 | |
| 421-430 | 13,119 | |
| 411-420 | 13,989 | |
| 401-410 | 14,197 | |
| 351-400 | 53,004 | |
| 301-350 | 19,321 | |
| 0-300 | 8,132 | |
| Total | 246,656 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 408 was the 3rd lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#376, October 29, 2025): cut-off -8, invitations 6,000 → 6,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 23, 2025 and November 24, 2025, the pool changed by +898 profiles overall and +212 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #381 CEC (531), #380 PNP (699).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #376 | October 29, 2025 | 6,000 | 416 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #382?+
408. IRCC invited 6,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on November 28, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 408.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #382?+
May 26 2025 at 12:28:38 UTC. Candidates with exactly 408 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #382?+
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.