IRCC has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw, targeting French-language proficiency candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416. This marks the third-largest Express Entry draw of 2025, highlighting Canada’s commitment to Francophone immigration.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest draw
– Date: October 29, 2025
– Draw Type: French-language proficiency
– ITAs Issued: 6,000
– CRS Cut-off Score: 416
– Tie-breaking Date: September 8, 2025, at 3:27 p.m. UTC

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued approximately 81,485 ITAs through Express Entry, with French-speaking candidates receiving a total of 36,000 invitations, more than any other category.

The Express Entry system continues to prioritize candidates based on in-demand occupations, language ability, and program-specific eligibility. French-language draws support Canada’s Official Languages Act and boost Francophone immigration outside Quebec