Canada Invites 6500 French Speaking Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Using the Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) once again made news by issuing 6,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This draw, held on February 19, 2025, primarily targeted applicants with strong French language skills. Let's examine the specifics of this draw and its implications for future arrivals.

What is the Express Entry System?

Canada's primary means of allowing skilled workers to apply for permanent residency is the Express Entry system. This point-based system rates candidates based on criteria including age, education, work experience, and language ability.

Latest Express Entry Draw (February 19, 2025)

Number of ITAs Issued

     • 6,500 ITAs were issued to French-speaking candidates.

CRS Score Requirement

     • The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 428.

Eligibility Criteria

     • Candidates must have created an Express Entry profile before 4:41 PM UTC on February 10, 2025.

Express Entry Draws in February 2025

This is the fourth draw of the month. Previous draws include:

Why French-Proficient Candidates Are Getting More Invitations?

Canada welcomes bilingual immigrants to strengthen its workforce. Strong French language candidates thus have more chances of getting an ITA.

How to Improve Your CRS Score?

1. Get a Provincial Nomination

     • A provincial nomination increases your CRS score by 600 points, therefore almost certainly guaranteeing an ITA.

2. Improve Language Proficiency

     • Your CRS points can be greatly improved by improving your language exam results.

3. Make Your Spouse the Principal Applicant

     • Your partner should apply as the main applicant if their profile is stronger.

4. Earn More Educational Credentials

     • Extra degrees or certificates will raise your CRS score.

5. Gain More Work Experience

     • The more skilled work experience you have, the greater your CRS points.

What Happens After Receiving an ITA?

After acquiring an ITA, individuals must file a complete permanent residency application within 60 days.

Conclusion

With an extra emphasis on French-speaking candidates, IRCC keeps issuing ITAs to qualified professionals. Improving your CRS score and keeping current on Canada Express Entry drawings will help you, if you are a prospective immigrant, raise your chances of getting invited. IRCC continues to issue ITAs to qualified professionals, with prospective immigrants raising their chances of being