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:
- 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).
- 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!!
| Date | Round type | Invitations issued | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency (2024-1) | 1,400 | 410 | |||
| April 23, 2024 | General | 2,095 | 529 | |||
| April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 | |||
| April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 | |||
| March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency (2024-1) | 1,500 | 388 | |||
| March 25, 2024 | General | 1,980 | 524 | |||
| March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations (2024-1) | 975 | 430 | |||
| March 12, 2024 | General | 2,850 | 525 | |||
| February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency (2024-1) | 2,500 | 336 | |||
| February 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 | |||
| February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1) | 150 | 437 | |||
| February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) | 3,500 | 422 | |||
| February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | |||
| February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency (2023-1) | 7,000 | 365 | |||
| January 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 | |||
| January 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 | |||
| January 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 | |||
