IRCC HELD THE EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW TARGETING FRANCOPHONE CANDIDATES IN 2025

On February 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw specifically targeting Francophone candidates.

In round #337, IRCC issued 6,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with strong French language proficiency. The cut-off score for this draw was 428 points, representing a 38-point decrease from the previous Francophone-targeted draw on December 3, 2024.

Key details from this draw:

• Tie-breaking rule: February 10, 2025, at 16:41:38 UTC

• Express Entry profiles registered as of February 16, 2025: 234,644

• Total ITAs issued in 2025 so far: 17,422 across seven Express Entry draws

Canada continues to prioritize French-speaking immigrants as part of its efforts to strengthen Francophone communities outside Quebec and support the country’s bilingual identity.

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