IRCC invites French-speaking candidates in the latest draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system.
In this latest draw, over 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with French-language skills.
To be included in this draw, candidates needed to:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416
- Have created their Express Entry profile before 3:27 p.m. (UTC) on September 8, 2025
This draw was one of the largest in 2025 and showed IRCC’s ongoing focus on bringing more French-speaking newcomers to Canada.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| October 29 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This draw is the third-largest Express Entry draw held in 2025. The two bigger draws this year were also for French-speaking candidates, held on February 19 and March 21.
With this new round, French-language candidates have now received 36,000 invitations so far this year, which is more than any other group.
Moreover, IRCC’s strong focus on French-speaking immigrants supports Canada’s Official Languages Act, which aims to increase the number of French speakers living outside Quebec.
Express Entry Draws This October
As IRCC invites French-speaking candidates in the latest draw, let us have a look at the draws that took place this year.
Well, this is the seventh draw in October 2025. It comes after:
- A Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on October 28
- A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27
- A Healthcare and social services draw on October 15
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 80,485 ITAs through various Express Entry categories.
Focus Of Express Entry In 2025
This year, most Express Entry draws have focused on PNP candidates, followed by CEC and French-speaking applicants.
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 11 |
| French-language proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
When it comes to the total invitations, French-speaking and CEC candidates continue to lead:
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued To Date |
| French | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
Thus, IRCC’s ongoing focus on inviting French-speaking newcomers shows Canada’s plan to strengthen its bilingual identity and support diverse immigration goals through 2025.
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