IRCC held the latest Express Entry French category-based draw. The department issued 1,500 invitations to eligible candidates who displayed a minimum CRS score of 388 under the Comprehensive Ranking System. This turned out to be this week’s second draw of Express Entry. The previous draw was general and issued 1,980 ITAs to candidates with the lowest CRS score of 524. This minimum score declined by one point compared to the general draw on March 12, which held a CRS score of 524 points.
This month, another draw occurred on March 13 for transport occupation candidates, as it was a category-based draw under Express Entry. IRCC invited 945 candidates who had a minimum CRS score of 430.
IRCC held the latest Express Entry French category-based draw – 2024 draw summary
| March 26 | French-language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General draw | 1.980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport Occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General Draw | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3.500 | 422 |
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February 13 |
General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
Category-based draws under Express Entry
Category-based draws will remain the same in 2024 as well. These types of draws started taking place in May last year. The categories are as follows:
- Healthcare occupations;
- STEM occupations;
- Transport occupations;
- Trades Occupations – Contractors, Plumbers, and Carpenters;
- Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations;
- Solid French language abilities
The categories result from the existing significant labor shortages and the immigration department’s mandate to promote the Francophone culture outside Quebec.
The Canadian government has been taking multiple initiatives to invite an increasing number of French-skilled immigrants. The Francophone culture is declining drastically in almost all regions of Canada, and so the government is pushing the French-speaking culture. The Official Languages Plan (2023-2038) has allocated more than $137.2 million over a period of five years to promote French-speaking immigrants in Canada.
Express Entry’s Application Process
The Canadian government utilizes the Express Entry system to handle applications for permanent residency in Canada. Express Entry utilizes the point system to rank candidates against one another by assigning scores to their profiles. The Express Entry application process is a two-step procedure. The foremost step is profile submission with the appropriate documents. The essential documents typically comprise language test outcomes, educational credentials, ETA, and passports.
Once you upload your profile and acquire an ITA to apply for Canadian PR, you must submit your final application to IRCC for review. The final application includes supporting documents, such as police clearance certificates, extra identity documents, medical exam results, and reference letters.
Do you have any queries on Canada Express Entry? Get in touch with our immigration representatives at MakeHomeCanada by writing to us at [email protected].
