IRCC invites 6,000 French Speakers in one of the biggest Express Entry Draws of the Year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) executed one of the most significant Express Entry selection rounds of the year on October 29, 2025, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with French-language proficiency. This substantial draw underscores the department's heightened commitment to its mandate under Canada's Official Languages Act to boost Francophone immigration outside of Quebec.

Key Highlights

The criteria for selection in this targeted draw included a relatively accessible Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416. Successful candidates also needed to have created their profile before September 8, 2025, at 3:27 p.m. UTC.

• Invitations Issued: 6,000
• Minimum CRS Score: 416
• Tie-breaking Rule: September 8, 2025 at 15:27:09 UTC

This is the third-largest Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC in 2025, following two other French-language draws on February 19 and March 21. Reflecting the policy priority, candidates with French-language proficiency have collectively received 36,000 ITAs this year, the highest number for any single category.

Express Entry Draw Result – 29 October 2025

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This draw marks the seventh selection event in October, following recent draws for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and a targeted draw for healthcare and social services professionals. To date in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 81,485 ITAs.

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