Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again conducted a large-scale Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with strong French-language proficiency.
To qualify for this round, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 3:27 p.m. UTC on September 8, 2025.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: October 29, 2025
- Draw Type: French Language Proficiency
- Number of Invitations: 6,000
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 416
Express Entry Draws List
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This draw stands as the third-largest Express Entry draw of the year, following two other French-language proficiency draws held earlier on February 19 and March 21. The continued focus on French-speaking candidates highlights IRCC’s commitment to promoting linguistic diversity and supporting the objectives of Canada’s Official Languages Act, which encourages French-speaking immigration outside Quebec.
With this latest draw, the total number of invitations extended to French-language candidates in 2025 has reached 36,000, making them the top recipient group under the Express Entry system this year.
So far in October, this is the seventh draw conducted by IRCC. It follows recent rounds targeting other categories, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on October 28, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on October 27, and a Healthcare and Social Services draw on October 15.
In total, 80,485 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system this year. Most of the draws in 2025 have focused on PNP candidates, while others have been directed at CEC applicants, French-speaking candidates, and those from specific priority occupation categories such as healthcare, education, and trades.
Express Entry Draws by Category in 2025
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 11 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
Total Invitations by Stream
| Category | ITAs Issued to Date |
| French | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
IRCC’s recent pattern clearly shows its focus on boosting the representation of French-speaking immigrants and skilled professionals who can contribute to the Canadian workforce across diverse sectors.
