IRCC Holds Fresh Express Entry Draw for Skilled French Speakers

Shiwangi Srivastava
[Published 07 Oct, 2025 | 07:36 AM]
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On October 6, 2025, IRCC held its latest Express Entry draw. This is the first Express Entry draw of October. This is the surprise given by the Federal Government of Canada to the Francophone candidates.

However, the category-based draws are rarely released on Monday. The first day of the week is reserved for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This week's Express Entry draw is unexpected due to the one-week on-off system followed by the IRCC.

Result of Latest Express Entry Draw:

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest Express Entry draw and issued 4,500 skilled Francophone candidates with a minimum CRS score of 432.

• Draw Date: October 6, 2025
• Draw Type: French Language Proficiency (Version 1)
• Number of ITAs Issued: 4500
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 432
• Tie-Breaking Rule: June 13, 2025, at 19:07:01 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

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Summary of the French-speaking Draw In 2025

In this category-based Express Entry draw, only for the French Language Proficiency stream. This is the 6th draw for French-speaking applicants of the year.

In the table below, we will provide you with all the draws that were released via Express Entry only for the French-speaking candidates:

Canada has invited a total of 30,000 skilled Francophone individuals to apply for permanent residency. The highest number of invitations was issued on March 21, 2025, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379.

This marks a 12-point drop from the previous draw held on September 4, 2025. Invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

Eligibility Criteria of the French Language Proficiency Stream

To be eligible for the French Language Proficiency stream under the Express Entry Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The candidate must have an NCLC level 7 or possess all four language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Must possess the skills and education required for the respective stream.
• The candidate must have a two-year prior language test before applying.

If you are eligible to apply for this position, you can get an additional 50 points in your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

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Source: canada.ca