IRCC Invites French Speakers with Massive 4,500 Invitations in Latest Express Entry draw

The draw, which specifically targeted candidates with French-language proficiency, took place today, continuing a trend of large-scale invitations for this category.

Analysis of Express Entry Draw 371

This 4,500-ITA draw ties with the September 4th French-language draw as one of the largest held since the record-breaking 7,500 invitation draw on March 21st.

So far in 2025, French-speaking candidates have been the primary beneficiaries of ITAs under the Express Entry system, receiving a total of 30,000 invitations—more than any other group. This consistent prioritization aligns with IRCC's rising targets for Francophone immigration outside of Quebec, suggesting this category will remain a major focus for future draws.

• EE Draw number: 371
• Date: Oct 6, 2025
• Number of invitations: 4,500
• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
• Cut-off score: 432

Express Entry Draw Result – 6 October 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Oct 6, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	4,500	432	June 13, 2025 at 19:07:01 UTC

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

2025 Express Entry Roundup

Today’s draw is the second in October, following a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on October 1st. With this latest round, IRCC has now issued 71,338 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.

The overall draw strategy this year has been diverse, with a primary focus on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the introduction of targeted category-based selections:

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	18
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	10
French-language proficiency	6
Healthcare and social services	4
Education	2
Trade	1

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