Express Entry Draw Result

🇨🇦 Draw #360

French language proficiency (Version 1) draw held on August 8, 2025

Live Data
481
CRS Cutoff
Minimum score
2,500
ITAs Issued
Invitations to apply
+57
vs Category Avg
Above avg (harder)

What This Draw Means

In Draw #360, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 481 and issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on August 8, 2025. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 481 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 57 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.

Draw Details

Official Record
Draw Date
August 8, 2025
Program / Category
French language proficiency (Version 1)
Tie-Breaking Time
2025-07-18 05:16:06

CRS Context

Last 26 draws
481 CRS Score
+57 vs avg
Above avg (harder)
This draw 481
Category average 424
Difference +57
Based on 26 draws