6500 Candidates Invited in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw. This is the fourth Express Entry draw of the month. The draw was held to invite candidates from the French Language Proficiency category.

Candidates who have been invited to this latest Express Entry draw will have 60 days to submit a complete Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) application. If the timeframe passes, the application will no longer be valid.

Latest Express Entry Draw - Results

The latest Express Entry draw was held on 19 February 2025 and a total of 6500 candidates were invited to apply under the French language proficiency category.The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required for this draw was 428.

Draw No. 337
Type of Draw: French language proficiency (Version 1)

• Date and time: February 19, 2025
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 428
• Number of invitations issued: 6,500
• Rank needed: 6,500 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

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French Language Proficiency Draws in 2025

Canada has introduced category-based Express Entry draws targeting French-speaking candidates to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec. These draws support the government's goal of strengthening French-speaking communities.

These draws prioritize candidates with strong French language skills, even if their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is lower than general Express Entry draws. To qualify for a French proficiency draw, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum score of 7 in all four abilities (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
• Candidates must be eligible under one of the Express Entry programs - the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
• Work experience, education, and adaptability factors can further strengthen a candidate’s profile.

French-speaking candidates benefit from additional CRS points, making them more competitive in the Express Entry system. This initiative is part of Canada's strategy to enhance Francophone immigration and promote bilingualism outside Quebec.

Currently, 80% of Canada PR applications under the Express Entry program are being processed within 6 months.

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Source: canada.ca

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