Third Express Entry Draw This Week Invites 4,500 French-Speaking Candidates

In a significant move that underscores Canada's commitment to bolstering Francophone communities outside of Quebec, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in latest Express Entry Draw to candidates with strong French language skills. The draw, which took place on held on 4th September, follows a series of targeted selections designed to meet specific labor market and demographic goals.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 446, marking a competitive but accessible threshold for qualified candidates. To be eligible, applicants must have created their Express Entry profiles before a tie-breaking rule was applied on June 16, 2025, at 7:21 a.m. UTC.

Overview of the latest EE Draw

This is the third Express Entry draw to occur this week, highlighting a rapid-fire pace of invitations from IRCC. The draw comes on the heels of a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on September 3 and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2. The frequency of these draws points to a dynamic and responsive approach to managing Canada's immigration intake. Find below the summary of the new EE draw:

• EE Draw number: 365
• Date: Sep 4, 2025
• Number of invitations: 4,500
• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
• Cut-off score: 446

Express Entry Draw Result – 4 September 2025

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

With today's invitation round, IRCC has now issued 62,109 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025. This figure reflects the department's consistent effort to bring in skilled workers and signals a continued focus on key categories.

A breakdown of the Express Entry draws this year reveals a clear pattern of prioritizing certain groups. Provincial Nominee Programs have been the most frequent, with 16 draws, followed by the Canadian Experience Class with 9. French-language proficiency draws have now occurred 5 times, while healthcare and social services and education-related draws have taken place 4 and 1 times, respectively.

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