Canada Holds Latest French-Language Express Entry Draw — Francophone Immigration a Priority

According to the Government of Canada, candidates from the Express Entry pool are invited to apply for permanent residence in rounds held throughout the year. Candidates are selected based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Latest Round Highlights

French Language Proficiency (Version 1)

• Date and Time: December 17, 2025
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 399
• Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000
• Rank Needed: 6,000 or above
• Tie-Breaking Rule: August 24, 2025, at 23:43:05 UTC

Note: If multiple candidates have the same lowest CRS score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Types of Rounds of Invitations

The Government of Canada holds different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year:

1. General Rounds of Invitations
   Top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for one of the three programs managed through Express Entry are invited to apply.
2. Program-Specific Rounds of Invitations
   These rounds target candidates eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For example, a round specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) would only invite candidates eligible for the PNP.
3. Category-Based Rounds of Invitations
   In these rounds, the Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. Top-ranking candidates eligible for this category are then invited to apply.

Candidates with a Provincial or Territorial Nomination

Candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination continue to receive invitations through both general rounds and PNP-specific rounds.