IRCC invites 4,500 ITAs in Express Entry Draw 365 for French language proficiency with a minimum CRS score of 446

By Vicky

September 8, 2025 | 2 min read

In the most recent Express Entry Draw 365, held on September 4, 2025 at 17:50:37 UTC, Canada invited an impressive 4,500 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 446.This is one of the largest French language–specific draws of the year, reflecting Canada’s strong emphasis on Francophone immigration.

Express Entry Draw 365 Highlights

Date of Draw: September 4, 2025
Draw Type: French Language Proficiency
Number of ITAs Issued: 4,500
Minimum CRS Score: 446
Tie-breaking rule: June 16, 2025 at 07:21:06 UTC

This draw specifically targeted candidates with proficiency in the French language, a key eligibility criterion in their Express Entry profiles. Compared to the previous French-language draw held on August 8, 2025 (Draw #360), where 2,500 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS of 481, this latest round issued almost double the invitations while lowering the CRS cutoff to 446.

This combination of more ITAs and a reduced CRS threshold highlights Canada’s ongoing push to welcome more French-speaking immigrants across the country.

If you’re exploring Canada immigration and wondering how French (or other factors) could shape your pathway, now is the time to plan smart.

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