First Category-based Express Entry Draw of 2025- IRCC Invites 6,500 French-speaking Candidates

This draw is notable for being the largest Express Entry draw in terms of ITAs issued in the past 12 months. Notably, a similarly large draw occurred on February 1, 2024, where 7,000 ITAs were issued to Francophone candidates.

Express Entry draw on 19 Feb

The IRCC has opened first Category-based Express Entry draw of the year inviting 6,500 candidates who had the CRS Score of 428 or higher.

• EE Draw number: 337
• Date: 19 February 2025
• Number of invitations: 6,500
• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
• Cut-off score: 428

Express Entry Draw Result – 19 Feb 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
February 19, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	6,500	428	February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC

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

With the completion of this most recent draw, the total number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2025 has reached 17,422, distributed across seven Express Entry draws.

Canada Prioritizing French-Speaking Candidates  

Canada is strategically utilizing category-based Express Entry draws to significantly increase the number of French-speaking candidates receiving invitations to apply for permanent residence. This targeted approach allows individuals with strong French language skills to potentially secure Canadian PR with comparatively lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores.

By conducting large-scale draws specifically for those with French proficiency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is creating valuable opportunities for Francophone candidates to achieve their immigration goals in 2025, while also bolstering the country's bilingual workforce.

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