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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a French-speaking draw with one of the lowest CRS cut-off scores of the year. This targeted round creates a strong opportunity for Francophone candidates to apply for Canada permanent residence and highlights Canada’s continued focus on strengthening French-speaking communities outside Quebec.
With lower CRS requirements, eligible candidates now have a stronger chance of moving forward in the Canada PR process, making French language proficiency an increasingly valuable advantage within Canada’s immigration system.
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Canada conducts latest Express Entry draw on December 17, 2025, issuing 6,000 ITAs with a minimum CRS score of 399.
Draw number: #388
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission.
In December 2025, Canada issued 13,522 invitations to apply (ITAs) across various round types, including PNP, CEC, and healthcare professionals, with a CRS score range of 399-731.
| Date | Round Type | Invitations Issued | Minimum CRS score |
| December 17, 2025 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 399 |
| December 16, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 515 |
| December 15, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 399 | 731 |
| December 11, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations | 1,000 | 476 |
| December 10, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 520 |
| December 8, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,123 | 729 |
This section provides a detailed breakdown of Express Entry draws by category, highlighting the total number of draws and invitations issued in 2025 till now, while contributing to Canada’s overall PR targets.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws | ITAs Issued to Date |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 24 | 10,898 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 15 | 35,850 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 9 | 48,000 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations | 7 | 14,500 |
| Education occupations | 2 | 3,500 |
| Trade occupations | 1 | 1,250 |
| Total | 58 | 1,13,998 |
This French-speaking draw is intended for candidates who demonstrate strong French proficiency and meet IRCC’s eligibility requirements under the immigration system. By setting a lower CRS cut-off, IRCC has increased accessibility for qualified Francophone applicants, giving more candidates a realistic opportunity to receive an invitation for Canadian permanent residence.
Candidates are encouraged to use a CRS calculator to assess their current score, understand where they stand, and identify areas for improvement to enhance their profile for future draws. For those who were selected, this marks a significant step forward in the PR process.
Meanwhile, candidates who were not invited can view this draw as a positive signal to strengthen their profiles, particularly by improving French language scores, gaining additional work experience, or updating credentials, as similar targeted draws may continue in the future.
Source: canada.ca
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