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IRCC Invites 6,000 French-Speaking Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held one of its biggest Express Entry draws of the year, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with strong French-language proficiency.
To qualify for this latest round, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 3:27 p.m. UTC on September 8, 2025.
Express Entry Draws List of 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| 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 | Tarde | 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 | 2,000 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 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 now officially the third-largest Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC this year, following earlier French-language focused draws held on February 19 and March 21. The continued emphasis on French-speaking candidates reflects Canada’s broader effort to promote bilingualism and support the objectives of the Official Languages Act, which encourages the growth of Francophone communities outside Quebec.
So far in 2025, French-language proficiency candidates have received the highest number of invitations among all Express Entry categories, with a total of 36,000 ITAs issued.
This latest selection marks the seventh Express Entry draw of October. It comes shortly after a series of category-based draws including one for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates on October 28, another for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on October 27, and a Healthcare and Social Services draw on October 15.
Altogether, IRCC has now issued 80,485 ITAs through the Express Entry system so far this year. Most draws have been concentrated on PNP and CEC categories, while others targeted French-speaking applicants and professionals in specific priority occupation categories, such as healthcare, education, and trades.
Breakdown of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| 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 |
With French-speaking candidates consistently receiving high numbers of invitations, it’s clear that IRCC is placing a strong emphasis on building a more linguistically diverse and skilled workforce. This ongoing trend aligns with Canada’s long-term immigration goals attracting talented individuals who can integrate easily into both English and French-speaking communities.
As Canada continues to rely on skilled immigration to support its labor market and population growth, upcoming Express Entry draws are expected to maintain a strong focus on category-based selections, especially for candidates who bring valuable language and professional skills.