Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In the latest draw, IRCC invited 6,000 candidates with French-language proficiency to apply for permanent residence.
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To qualify for this round, candidates needed to:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416, and
- Have submitted their Express Entry profile before 3:27 p.m. (UTC) on September 8, 2025.
Express Entry Draw Trends in 2025
Below is a summary of Express Entry draws held so far in 2025:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 29 | French-language proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French-language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French-language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French-language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French-language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French-language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French-language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
French-Language Draws Continue to Lead in 2025
The October 29 draw marks the third-largest Express Entry round of 2025. The two largest draws of the year were also French-language proficiency draws held on February 19 and March 21.
So far in 2025, candidates with French-language proficiency have received the highest number of invitations, totaling 36,000 ITAs. This focus aligns with IRCC’s goal to strengthen Francophone immigration outside Quebec under the Official Languages Act.
This latest draw is the seventh in October, following:
- A Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on October 28,
- A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27, and
- A Healthcare and social services draw on October 15.
To date, IRCC has issued 80,485 invitations through the Express Entry system in 2025.
Express Entry Focus Areas in 2025
IRCC’s 2025 draws have primarily targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, while also prioritizing:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants,
- French-language proficiency candidates, and
- Occupation-based categories such as healthcare, trades, and education.
Number of draws by category:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 11 |
| French-language proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
Total ITAs issued by category:
| Category | ITAs to Date |
|---|---|
| French-language proficiency | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
Summary
The October 29 draw reinforces Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming French-speaking immigrants and skilled workers across key sectors.
As Express Entry selections continue through late 2025, candidates with strong language skills, relevant work experience, and ties to in-demand occupations remain in a strong position to receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
