Canada Invites 4,500 Candidates in Most Recent Express Entry Draw for French Speakers
March 6, 2025—Canada invited 4,500 French-Speaking Candidates to apply for permanent residence in the most recent Express Entry draw, which took place on March 6, 2025, at 16:21:58 UTC. The round was specifically aimed at candidates with high French language ability.
CRS Cutoff Score: 410
The lowest-ranked candidate invited in this draw had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410. This implies that all candidates with a CRS score of 410 and above who meet the French language requirement were invited.
Tie-Breaking Rule Applied
Because more than one candidate can share the same CRS score, the tie-breaking policy was used. For this draw, the tie-breaker was on February 11, 2025, at 07:47:29 UTC. This implies that if two candidates shared a CRS score of 410, only those who had submitted their Express Entry profile before this date and time were invited.
Programs Included in This Round
Invited candidates might be considered under one of the following categories:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Why French-Speaking Candidates Were Targeted?
Canada has been actively working towards immigration routes for French-speaking candidates outside of Quebec to further bilingualism and contribute to economic growth. Targeted category-specific draws for French-speaking applicants form a part of this initiative.
What’s Next for Invited Candidates?
If you got an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you now have 60 days to apply for permanent residence in full. Make sure to collect all documents you need, such as language test results, proof of work experience, educational documents, and police certificates, to make the process go smoothly.
Missed This Draw? Here’s What You Can Do
If you weren’t invited during this round, don’t panic! Express Entry draws take place frequently, and CRS scores vary. Here are some tips on how to enhance your chances during upcoming draws:
- Improve your French language proficiency to earn extra CRS points.
- Enhance your work experience in Canada in a skilled profession.
- Obtain a provincial nomination to add 600 points to your CRS score.
- Gain more education in Canada to enhance your eligibility.
Stay Updated
Express Entry draws happen frequently, and policies may change. If you plan to immigrate to Canada, keep an eye on future rounds and prepare accordingly.
For more details, visit the official Government of Canada website or consult Asif Consulting for expert opinion.
