IRCC announced the year’s first category-based Express Entry draw 282 on Thursday, 1st February 2024. The latest round of invitations was the largest category-based selection, inviting as many as 7000 applicants to apply for Canada PR through Express Entry.
Draw number: 282
Date of Draw: 01.02.2024
Day of Draw: Thursday
Time of Draw: 16:36:01 UTC
CRS score cut-off: 365 points
ITAs issued: 7000
Type of Draw: French Language proficiency
The latest Express Entry draw 282 was the first in February. Since it was a category-based selection, Express Entry profiles who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) met the following conditions.
- They were eligible for one of the Express Entry pathways – FSWP, FSTP, or CEC.
- They scored NCLC 7 or more in their French language tests. IRCC accepts TEF and TCF for French language proficiency.
- The test was not older than 2 years.
- Their score in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is equal to or greater than 365 points
- They had an active Express Entry profile in the pool
Previous Express Entry Draws for French Language Proficiency
All the previous selection-based Express Entry draws are given in the table below.
| Draw Number | Draw Date | CRS score cut-off | ITAs issued |
| 282 | 01.02.2024 | 365 | 7000 |
| 273 | 07.12.2023 | 470 | 1000 |
| 270 | 25.10.2023 | 486 | 300 |
| 266 | 27.09.2023 | 472 | 500 |
| 260 | 02.08.2023 | 435 | 800 |
| 258 | 12.07.2023 | 375 | 3800 |
| 256 | 07.07.2023 | 439 | 2300 |
The latest Express Entry draw 282 had the lowest CRS cut-off and the highest ITAs for French language proficiency. The Francophone category is designated to increase the French-speaking population outside Quebec and invite the targeted permanent residents.
Don’t forget to fill out the form below to get some insights and advice from our experts!
