On August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw specifically targeting candidates with French language proficiency. This draw, round #310, saw IRCC issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to francophone candidates, emphasizing Canada's commitment to attracting French-speaking immigrants. The cut-off score for this draw was set at 394 points, which is six points lower than the previous draw for this category that took place on July 18, 2024. The tie-breaking rule for this round was established for profiles submitted before July 07, 2024, at 09:46:10 UTC.

As of August 14, 2024, there were 207,960 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, reflecting the ongoing interest in Canadian immigration pathways. So far in 2024, Canada has issued a total of 74,542 ITAs through the Express Entry draws, with 19,400 of those invitations specifically for candidates demonstrating French language proficiency.

This draw underlines the importance Canada places on bilingualism and its efforts to strengthen the Francophone community within the country.

If you are a French-speaking candidate looking to take advantage of Canada's Express Entry system, now is the perfect time to act. At Global Opportunities, we specialize in helping you navigate the complexities of the Express Entry process. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in turning your Canadian immigration dreams into reality.