Express Entry Draw 371

4,500 Candidates with French Language Proficiency received ITAs with a minimum CRS Score of 432

By Vicky
October 7, 2025  |  1 min read
In an unexpected move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a French language proficiency category-based Express Entry draw 371 on October 6, 2025, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.Unlike the recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) rounds, this draw targeted candidates proficient in French marking a continued emphasis on promoting Francophone immigration outside Quebec.

Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw 371

  • Date of Draw: October 6, 2025
  • Draw Type: French Language Proficiency (Category-based)
  • Number of ITAs issued: 4,500
  • Minimum CRS score required: 432
  • Tie-breaking rule: June 13, 2025, at 19:07:01 UTC

This was the sixth French-language draw of 2025, bringing the total number of invitations to Francophone candidates to 30,000 so far this year.

Compared to the September 4 draw (CRS 446), this round saw a 14-point drop to 432, making it more accessible for candidates with moderate CRS scores. Earlier in March, the CRS dropped as low as 410, showing fluctuating but steady opportunities for French-speaking candidates. Several successful clients secured their invitations in this round.

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