Canada Targets French-Speaking Candidates in New Express Entry Draw

Overview of the Latest Express Entry Draw

The draw follows a pattern of recent targeted selections, demonstrating IRCC's use of category-based draws to address specific economic and demographic goals. This focus on French speakers is a key component of Canada's broader immigration strategy, which aims to increase the number of Francophone newcomers outside of Quebec. The lower CRS score in this draw, compared to some recent all-program or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, underscores the advantage that strong French skills provide to candidates seeking permanent residency.

To be considered for this particular draw, candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profiles before 5:16 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on July 18, 2025. This tie-breaking rule ensures that even candidates with the minimum CRS score are fairly ranked based on their application submission time. Find below the summary of the new EE draw:

• EE Draw number: 360
• Date: Aug 8, 2025
• Number of invitations: 2,500
• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
• Cut-off score: 481

Express Entry Draw Result – 8 August 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Aug 8, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	2,500	481	July 18, 2025 at 05:16:06 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

This latest draw provides a significant opportunity for French-speaking skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and contribute to the country's diverse and growing economy. With the government's continued emphasis on Francophone immigration, experts anticipate more draws of this nature in the future, making French language proficiency an increasingly valuable asset for Express Entry candidates.

Canada's 2025 Express Entry Draws Show Strong Focus on Provincial Nominees

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a total of 53,128 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through 30 Express Entry draws so far in 2025. The data reveals a clear and consistent strategy, with a significant emphasis on candidates who have received a provincial nomination.

The majority of invitations have been extended to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This is a crucial advantage for these applicants, as a provincial nomination grants them an additional 600 points on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	14
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	8
French-language proficiency	4
Healthcare and social services	3
Education	1

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

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