CRS Cut-off Drops to 399 in New Express Entry Draw for French-Speakers

To qualify for this round, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 399. Additionally, a tie-breaking rule was applied to those who submitted their profiles before 11:43 p.m. UTC on August 24, 2025.

Express Entry Draw Result – 17 Dec 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Dec 17, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	6,000	399	August 24, 2025 at 23:43:05 UTC

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

Key Highlights of the Recent Draw

This move marks the second time in just three weeks that Canada has focused on French speakers, bringing the total invitations for this group to over 12,000 in that short window. French-language proficiency remains a massive advantage in the current system, accounting for 48,000 ITAs across only nine draws so far.

December has been an exceptionally busy month for the Express Entry system. This latest round follows a string of other targeted draws:

• December 16: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• December 15: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• December 11: Healthcare and social services professionals

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	24
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	15
French-language proficiency	9
Healthcare and social services	6
Education	2
Trade	1

2025 Statistics at a Glance

So far this year, IRCC has issued a grand total of 113,998 ITAs. While the Provincial Nominee Program remains the most frequent draw type, French proficiency and specialized occupations continue to see high volumes.

Last 5 Express Entry Draws:

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