Express Entry Draw 360: IRCC issues 2,500 ITAs under French Language Proficiency with a minimum CRS score of 481

By Vicky

August 9, 2025 | 1 min read

On August 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw 360 targeting French-speaking candidates, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum CRS score required was 481, and only those who had submitted their Express Entry profiles before 05:16 UTC on July 18, 2025, were considered under the tie-break rule.This draw is the third Express Entry invitation round in the month of August and follows a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on August 7 that issued 1,000 ITAs and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on August 6 that issued 225 ITAs.

Highlights of the Latest Express Entry Draw 360:

Date of Draw: August 08, 2025
Draw Type: French Language Proficiency
Number of ITAs Issued: 2,500
Minimum CRS Score: 481
Tie-Breaker Rule: July 18, 2025, before 05:16 UTC

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 53,128 ITAs. Draws have largely been PNP-focused, with considerable invitations also extended to candidates in CEC, French language proficiency, and priority occupation categories such as healthcare, education, and social services.

The August 8 Express Entry draw is the fourth French-language category-based selection round this year, reflecting IRCC’s ongoing commitment to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec.

Our successful clients have secured their Canadian PR through these draws, and we’re proud to support their immigration journey every step of the way.