IRCC issued 1400 ITAs in the French category Express Entry draw. This was the second draw of the week, which occurred on April 24, 2024. Candidates who received ITAs had to fulfill a minimum score of 410. The draw took place after the draw on April 23, in which IRCC issued 2,095 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 529. This score displayed an increase of 20 points from the previous draw on April 10; the minimum CRS score was 549. This emerged as the highest score in 2024. The other draw in this month occurred on April 11, the first draw in 2024 for STEM occupations. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations in the STEM occupation draw with the lowest CRS score of 491.
IRCC issued 1400 ITAs in the French category Express Entry draw – An overview of 2024 draws
Here’s a breakdown of all the Express Entry draws this year.
| April 24 |
French proficiency |
1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM Occupation Draw | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General Draw | 1,280 | 549 |
| 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 |
Eligibility for French proficiency category
According to the immigration department, to be eligible for the French category, one must:
- Demonstrate French-language test results that show at least a score level of 7 in all four language aspects per the NCLC.
- Fulfill all the requirements according to the instructions in the invitation rounds.
Significance of French Category Express Entry draw and the need for French speakers
Over the past few years, the Canadian government has taken the initiative to welcome immigrants with French language proficiency in Canada. The government looks forward to promoting Francophone culture, targeting those settling outside Quebec in the upcoming years. Statistics Canada claims that the proportion of Canadians who are French speakers dropped to 19.2 percent in 2021 from 20 percent in 2016. The percentage of French speakers has dropped drastically in all regions of Canada, including Quebec.
The Official Languages Plan 2023-2038 allocated nearly $137.2 million over the past five years to encourage Francophone immigration in Canada. This funding is besides the existing investment of $84.3 million from previous action plans.
Express Entry
Canada’s government tackles immigration applications for Canadian permanent residence. The entire system functions through a point-based structure. The Comprehensive Ranking System assigns scores to deserving and eligible candidates based on human capital attributes. Express Entry only involves two main steps: submission of profile and the required documents. These essential documents comprise the language test results, passport, travel documents, and educational credentials.
After submitting the profile and receiving an ITA for Canadian PR, you must submit the complete application so that IRCC can review it. A complete application includes the following:
- Reference letters
- Additional Identity Documents
- Medical examination results
- Police Clearance Certificates
If you still have questions about Canada Express Entry, you can access all relevant details through Make Home Canada’s immigration consultants. Write to us at [email protected].
