🇨🇦 Draw #256

In Draw #256, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 439 and issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on July 7, 2023. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 439 or higher received an invitation to submit a permanent residence application.

This was a French-language proficiency draw, which targets candidates with strong French abilities. These draws typically have lower CRS cutoffs than general rounds, making French proficiency one of the most effective ways to receive an invitation.

This draw's cutoff was 15 points above the category average of 424, indicating a more competitive round. Candidates with scores near the cutoff should consider strategies to increase their CRS, such as improving language test scores or gaining additional work experience.

Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those not invited remain in the pool for up to 12 months and will be considered in future draws.