Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 408, marking the second-lowest CRS cut-off in 2025.

This draw is part of IRCC’s ongoing effort to boost francophone immigration outside Quebec, with French-speaking candidates receiving the majority of ITAs issued this year (42,000). The low CRS cut-off score indicates a strategic push to attract more bilingual talent, particularly in healthcare, education, and skilled trades.

Some key highlights of this draw:
– Date:November 28, 2025
– Category: French-language proficiency
– Invitations issued: 6,000
– Minimum CRS score: 408
– Tie-breaking rule: Profiles submitted before May 26, 2025, at 12:28 p.m. UTC