Express Entry draw #388
French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 17, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #388 was a French language proficiency (Version 1) round held on December 17, 2025. IRCC issued 6,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 399, 9 points lower than the previous French draw (#382).
CRS cut-off
399
-9 vs previous French draw (#382)
Invitations
6,000
Draw type
French
| Round | #388 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Round type | French language proficiency (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 6,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 399 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 24, 2025 at 23:43:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 399, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 24, 2025 at 23:43:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 14, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 390 | |
| 501-600 | 21,792 | |
| 451-500 | 68,700 | |
| 491-500 | 12,315 | |
| 481-490 | 12,149 | |
| 471-480 | 14,859 | |
| 461-470 | 14,535 | |
| 451-460 | 14,842 | |
| 401-450 | 66,948 | |
| 441-450 | 13,992 | |
| 431-440 | 14,244 | |
| 421-430 | 12,750 | |
| 411-420 | 12,367 | |
| 401-410 | 13,595 | |
| 351-400 | 52,574 | |
| 301-350 | 18,829 | |
| 0-300 | 8,069 | |
| Total | 237,302 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 399 was the 2nd lowest of 9 French draws in 2025 (average 422).
- Compared with the previous French draw (#382, November 28, 2025): cut-off -9, invitations 6,000 → 6,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 15, 2025 and December 14, 2025, the pool changed by +0 profiles overall and +0 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #387 CEC (515), #386 PNP (731).
Previous French draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #382 | November 28, 2025 | 6,000 | 408 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #388?+
399. IRCC invited 6,000 candidates in this French language proficiency (Version 1) round on December 17, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 399.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #388?+
August 24, 2025 at 23:43:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 399 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #388?+
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.