1,400 French-Speaking Candidates Invited with CRS Score of 410

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French-Speaking Candidates Invited with CRS Score

On April 24, 2024, the most recent Express Entry draw took place, wherein 1,400 candidates were invited based on their proficiency in French language skills. To qualify, these candidates needed to achieve a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS score) of 410.

Just yesterday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (CRS Score) conducted a new Express Entry draw, welcoming 2,095 candidates to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency. Typically, Express Entry draws occur once every two weeks. However, since February, the department has increased the frequency, conducting two to three invitation rounds every two weeks.


Express Entry Draw #295 – Outcome 

Draw Type: French Language Proficiency (2024 – 1) 

Invitations Issued: 1,400 

Minimum Rank for Invitation: 1,400 or higher 

Date and Time of Draw: April 24, 2024, at 14:10:42 UTC 

Lowest CRS Score of an Invited Candidate: 410 

Tie-Breaking Rule Applied: April 07, 2024, at 02:06:46 UTC

Eligibility Criteria for French-Language Proficiency Category

In contrast to other recently introduced Express Entry selection categories, French-Language Proficiency stands out as the sole category where work experience is not the primary attribute for receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

To qualify under the French-Language Proficiency category, you must:

  1. Attain French-language test results indicating a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities according to the Niveaux De Compétence Linguistique Canadiens (Canadian Language Proficiency Levels).
  2. Fulfill all requirements outlined in the instructions for that particular invitation round.


As per the latest Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to welcome 31,500 French-Speaking Candidates Invited permanent residents (PRs) in 2025 and 36,000 newcomers within the same category in 2026.

Latest Express Entry Draw of 2024 for all categories!!

DateRound typeInvitations issuedCRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
April 24, 2024French language proficiency (2024-1)1,400410
April 23, 2024General2,095529
April 11, 2024STEM occupations (2024-1)4,500491
April 10, 2024General1,280549
March 26, 2024French language proficiency (2024-1)1,500388
March 25, 2024General1,980524
March 13, 2024Transport occupations (2024-1)975430
March 12, 2024General2,850525
February 29, 2024French language proficiency (2024-1)2,500336
February 28, 2024General1,470534
February 16, 2024Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1)150437
February 14, 2024Healthcare occupations (2023-1)3,500422
February 13, 2024General1,490535
February 1, 2024French language proficiency (2023-1)7,000365
January 31, 2024General730541
January 23, 2024General1,040543
January 10, 2024General1,510546

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