Key Highlights — Express Entry Draw 382
- Date of Draw: November 28, 2025
- Type: French language proficiency (Category-based selection)
- CRS Cut-Off: 408
- Number of ITAs: 6,000
- Tie-Breaking Rule: May 26, 2025, at 12:28:38 UTC
This draw also highlights a clear downward trend in CRS scores for French-speaking candidates. Recent rounds demonstrate this shift:
- 6,000 invitations on October 29 (CRS 416)
- 4,500 invitations on October 6 (CRS 432)
- 4,500 invitations on September 4 (CRS 446)
With today’s cut-off of 408, the score has reached its lowest point since March, when a record-setting draw invited 7,500 candidates at CRS 379. Although not as low as March’s historic round, the current drop still reflects significant movement, especially for candidates in the lower-to-mid CRS ranges.
Express Entry Pool Update
As of November 24, 2025, the Express Entry pool consists of 246,656 active candidates. This pool distribution helps applicants understand their competitiveness and identify pathways to improve their CRS scores.
Why This Matters:
- Massive draw size: 6,000 ITAs is one of the highest for French proficiency this year.
- Lower CRS score: A cut-off of 408 provides a pathway for more skilled workers to qualify.
- Boost for Francophone immigration: Supports Canada’s goal of increasing French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec.
If you’re a skilled professional with French language skills, now is one of the best times to apply.
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