CRS Score
435
82 vs previous
ITAs Issued
800
1200 vs previous
Program
French Language
Processing
IRCC times by programHow Draw #260 Compares
The round before this one was draw #259 on August 1, 2023, an all-program draw that invited 2,000 candidates with a cut-off of 517. Against that round, the CRS cut-off fell by 82 points, from 517 to 435, and invitations fell from 2,000 to 800. The last French Language draw before this one was #258 on July 12, 2023, 21 days earlier. Compared with that draw, the CRS cut-off rose by 60 points, from 375 to 435, and invitations fell from 3,800 to 800. In the 12 months up to and including this round, IRCC held 3 French Language draws with cut-offs from 375 to 439 and 6,900 invitations in total; 435 sat 60 points above the lowest cut-off and 4 points below the highest.
What This Draw Means
Express Entry Draw #260 was held on August 2, 2023, targeting French language proficiency (Version 1) candidates. The minimum CRS score was 435 with 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued.
Tie-Breaking Rule
Tie-break date and time: July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC. Candidates with exactly 435 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before this time.
What This Means For You
French Language Priority
French language proficiency draws have significantly lower CRS requirements. Achieving CLB 7+ in French adds 25-50 bonus points and qualifies you for these targeted draws.
If Your Score is Higher
You likely would have received an ITA in this draw. Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date to receive invitations in future draws.
If Your Score is Lower
Focus on improving your CRS score through better language tests, additional education, Canadian experience, or a provincial nomination.
How to Improve Your CRS Score
Improve Language Scores
Retake IELTS/CELPIP to achieve CLB 9+ in all abilities. Each band increase significantly boosts your score.
Provincial Nomination (+600 Points)
Apply for PNP programs in provinces like Ontario, British Columbia, or Alberta. An Express Entry-linked nomination adds 600 CRS points; 2026 Provincial Nominee Program rounds have cut off between 697 and 805.
Gain Canadian Experience
Work in Canada on a work permit to earn up to 80 CRS points for Canadian work experience.
Learn French (Up to 50 Points)
French proficiency (CLB 7+) adds bonus points and qualifies you for French-language draws with lower cut-offs.
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