Express Entry Draw: Canada Extends Invitations to 1,400 French-Speaking Candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Tuesday 24 April 2024 sent out invitations to apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates in the second draw making it the second draw this week.

The department issued 1,400 ITAs in a draw for candidates proficient in French.

During this draw, candidates needed at least 410 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to be considered.

Most of the draws done this year have been category-based. It’s more like covering different categories like French proficiency, stem occupations, transport, etc…

Category-based selection draws were introduced in May 2023 to help IRCC target Express Entry candidates with skills that are in high demand, like language ability or job type.

Candidates in job-based categories need at least six months of full-time work experience in an eligible job in the last three years.

Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024:

1. April 24: French proficiency – 1,400 ITAs – Minimum CRS 410

2. April 23: General – 2,095 ITAs – Minimum CRS 529

3. April 11: STEM occupations – 4,500 ITAs – Minimum CRS 491

4. April 10: General – 1,280 ITAs – Minimum CRS 549

5. March 26: French language proficiency – 1,500 ITAs – Minimum CRS 388

6. March 25: General – 1,980 ITAs – Minimum CRS 524

7. March 13: Transport occupations – 975 ITAs – Minimum CRS 430

8. March 12: General – 2,850 ITAs – Minimum CRS 525

9. February 29: French language proficiency – 2,500 ITAs – Minimum CRS 336

10. February 28: General – 1,470 ITAs – Minimum CRS 534

11. February 16: Agriculture and agri-food occupations – 150 ITAs – Minimum CRS 437

12. February 14: Healthcare occupations – 3,500 ITAs – Minimum CRS 422

13. February 13: General – 1,490 ITAs – Minimum CRS 535

14. February 1: French language proficiency – 7,000 ITAs – Minimum CRS 365

15. January 31: General – 730 ITAs – Minimum CRS 541

16. January 23: General – 1,040 ITAs – Minimum CRS 543

17. January 10: General – 1,510 ITAs – Minimum CRS 546


In conclusion, Canada’s Express Entry draws are adapting to focus on candidates with specific language skills and occupation types through category-based selection. These changes aim to meet labor market needs and promote linguistic diversity.

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