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Canada Express Entry Latest DrawFrench Language Proficiency
Published on: October 10th, 2024
By: Mariam Baher
The most recent Express Entry draw has been completed, concentrating on candidates with French language proficiency. In draw #318, a total of 1,000 candidates received invitations, with the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score being 444.
Express Entry Draw #318
Date of Draw: October 10, 2024 at 15:45:35 UTC
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000
Minimum CRS: 444
Program Specified: French Language Proficiency
Tie-breaking rule: September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC
New Opportunities for French Speakers in 2024
In the latest Express Entry draw #318, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were extended to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 444. This draw specifically targeted individuals with proficiency in the French language, ensuring that all selected candidates met the necessary French language criteria in their Express Entry profiles.
In the last Express Entry Draw #314 for French Language Proficiency, ITAs were sent to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446.
Express Entry – French Language Category Draws 2024
The Importance of French Language Skills in Canada
Canada continues its commitment to enhancing the influx of French-speaking immigrants nationwide. The government has established significant targets for increasing francophone immigration outside of Quebec to reinforce and expand French-speaking communities
This initiative is driven by a decline in French-speaking populations across Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of Canadians who primarily speak French at home has decreased from 20% in 2016 to 19.2% in 2021, a trend observed even in Quebec.
To support this initiative, the Official Languages Action Plan 2023-2028 has designated $137.2 million over five years to promote Francophone immigration. This funding will implement new measures, including a Francophone immigration policy, and expands upon earlier investments totaling $84.3 million.
Eligibility for the French Speaking Category
To qualify for this category, candidates must:
Achieve a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens.
Fulfill all specific requirements outlined for the draw.
Detailed requirements for each category are available on the Canadian government’s website.
How Can I Apply for Express Entry?
Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency. It uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles.
Applying to Express Entry is a two-step procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results, educational credentials, and passport or travel documentation.
After you submit a profile and receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.
Find Out If You Are Eligible For Express Entry Canada
Number of Candidates in the Current Express Entry Pool
The IRCC updates the number of people in the Express Entry pool a few days before an invitation round takes place. Numbers change as new profiles are submitted, profiles expire or are issued an ITA.
As of today the composition of the Express Entry pool is:
CRS Score RangeNumber of Candidates
601-1200125
501-60011,055
451-50061,210
491-50010,883
481-49011,990
471-48014,873
461-47012,747
451-46010,717
401-45052,261
441-45010,303
431-44011,229
421-4309,868
411-42010,619
401-41010,242
351-40053,137
301-35024,690
0-3005,482
Total207,960
UpdatedAugust 14, 2024
Express Entry Pool of Candidates
Will Express Entry Still Hold All-Program Draws?
Express Entry holds different types of draws, not just category-based draws. There are three types of rounds:
General round of invitations (all-program draws): General rounds of invitations invite the top-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 Express Entry Programs. The 3 programs include the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Program-specific rounds of invitations: Program-specific rounds invite the top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For example, the IRCC often has draws specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where only candidates who are eligible for a PNP are invited.
Category-based rounds of invitations: The Minister of Immigration will establish specific categories to meet specific economic goals across Canada. Once the categories are established, the top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category will receive an invitation.
Latest Express Entry Draw for All categories!
Check here the full list of the Express entry draws that were held this year:
DrawDateCategoryNumber of ITAsCRS Cut OffTie-Breaking Rule
318October 10, 2024French language proficiency (Version 1)1000444September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC
317October 9, 2024Canadian Experience Class500539February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC
316October 7, 2024Provincial Nominee Program1,613743March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC
315September 19, 2024Canadian Experience Class4000509November 06, 2023 at 07:17:35 UTC
314September 13, 2024French language proficiency (Version 1)1000446August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC
313September 9, 2024Provincial Nominee Program911732March 13, 2024 at 19:56:16 UTC
312August 27, 2024Canadian Experience Class3300507June 05, 2024 at 01:08:58 UTC
311August 26, 2024Provincial Nominee Program1121694August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC
310August 15, 2024French language proficiency (Version 1)2,000394July 07, 2024 at 09:46:10 UTC
309August 14, 2024Canadian Experience Class3,200509March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 UTC
308August 13, 2024Provincial Nominee Program763690April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC
307July 31, 2024Canadian Experience Class5,000510June 30, 2024 at 20:39:14 UTC
306July 30, 2024Provincial Nominee Program964686May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC
305July 18, 2024French language proficiency (Version 1)1,800400March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC
304July 17, 2024Canadian Experience Class6,300515February 03, 2024 at 13:01:06 UTC
303July 16, 2024Provincial Nominee Program1,391670May 04, 2024 at 13:27:31 UTC
302July 8, 2024French language proficiency (Version 1)3,200420May 30, 2024 at 03:37:43 UTC
301July 5, 2024Healthcare occupations (Version 1)3,750445May 07, 2024 at 21:27:04 UTC
300July 4, 2024Trade occupations (Version 1)1,800436July 16, 2023 at 15:44:59 UTC
299July 2, 2024Provincial Nominee Program920739February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC
298June 19, 2024Provincial Nominee Program1,499663January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC
297May 31, 2024Canadian Experience Class3,000522March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC
296May 30, 2024Provincial Nominee Program2,985676January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC
295April 24, 2024French language proficiency1,400410April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC
294April 23, 2024General2,095529November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC
293April 11, 2024STEM occupations (2024-1)4,500491February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC
292April 10, 2024General1,280549March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC
291March 26, 2024French language proficiency 1,500388March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC
290March 25, 2024General1,980524February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC
289March 13, 2024Transport occupations 975430July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC
288March 12, 2024General2,850525March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC
287February 29, 2024French language proficiency 2,500336January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC
286February 28, 2024General1,470534January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC
285February 16, 2024Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150437January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC
284February 14, 2024Healthcare occupations 3,500422January 30, 2024 at 02:39:54 UTC
283February 13, 2024General1,490535February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 UTC
282February 1, 2024French language proficiency 7,000365September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC
281January 31, 2024General730541July 15, 2023 at 10:52:08 UTC
280January 23, 2024General1,040543January 21, 2024 at 07:43:47 UTC
279January 10, 2024General1,510546December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC
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