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In the latest Express Entry draw 339, a massive number of 4,500 candidates with French language proficiency received Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 410, marking the lowest CRS score seen so far in 2025.
Express Entry Draw 339
- Date of Draw: March 06, 2025, at 16:21:58 UTC
- Number of Invitations Issued: 4,500
- Minimum CRS: 410
- Program Specified: French Language Proficiency
- Tie-breaking rule: February 11, 2025, at 07:47:29 UTC
This draw specifically targeted individuals with proficiency in the French language, making sure that all selected candidates met the necessary French language criteria in their Express Entry profiles.
In the last Express Entry Draw #337 held on February 19, 2024, for the French Language Proficiency stream, ITAs were issued to 6,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 428. The new CRS cut-off of 410 is the lowest seen across all Express Entry streams since August 2024.
Express Entry – French Language Category Draws 2024-2025
| Date | Invitations | CRS Score |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | 7,000 | 365 |
| February 29, 2024 | 2,500 | 336 |
| March 26, 2024 | 1,500 | 388 |
| April 24, 2024 | 1,400 | 410 |
| July 8, 2024 | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 18, 2024 | 1,800 | 400 |
| August 15, 2024 | 2,000 | 394 |
| September 13, 2024 | 1,000 | 446 |
| October 10, 2024 | 1,000 | 444 |
| November 15, 2024 | 800 | 478 |
| December 3, 2024 | 800 | 466 |
| February 19, 2025 | 6,500 | 428 |
| March 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 410 |
The consistently high number of ITAs being issued under the French language proficiency stream demonstrates Canada’s ongoing commitment to increasing the influx of French-speaking immigrants nationwide. The Canadian government has set ambitious targets for growing francophone immigration outside Quebec to reinforce and expand French-speaking communities. It’s no surprise to see another large French draw, given the lower volumes in late 2024 and Canada’s ambitious targets.
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