Express Entry Draw- French Language Proficiency Draw 15 Aug, 2024

Express Entry Draw:

Category:  French language proficiency (Version 1)

Date and time of draw: August 15, 2024 at 2024-08-15 15:11:54 UTC

Number of Invitations issued: 2,000

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 394

On August 15, 2024, Ministerial Instructions were issued regarding invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, specifically focusing on French language proficiency. In this round, 2,000 invitations were sent out to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394 or higher. The round took place at 15:11:54 UTC. If multiple candidates had the lowest CRS score, those who submitted their profiles earlier, by July 7, 2024, at 09:46:10 UTC, were prioritized.

Overall Trends in 2024

• The trend for French language proficiency draws has shown a gradual increase in the minimum CRS scores required to receive an ITA. For instance, the lowest CRS score for the February 1, 2024 draw was 365, while the July draws required scores of 400 and 420. This indicates a growing competitiveness among French-speaking candidates in the Express Entry pool.
• French proficiency draws are expected to account for approximately 30% of all ITAs issued through category-based selection draws in 2024. This aligns with the Canadian government’s goal of increasing the number of francophone immigrants settling outside Quebec, as part of a broader initiative to enhance linguistic diversity and address labor market needs.

Government Initiatives

The Canadian government has been actively promoting French-speaking immigration to counteract the declining proportion of French speakers in Canada. Recent statistics show that the percentage of Canadians speaking predominantly French at home has fallen to 19.2% as of 2021, down from 20% in 2016. To address this decline, the government has allocated $137.2 million over five years to support French-speaking immigrants through various initiatives, including the implementation of a new Francophone immigration policy.

The data from the Express Entry draws in August 2024 and the preceding months indicate a strong commitment by the Canadian government to attract French-speaking immigrants. The increasing CRS scores and the significant number of ITAs issued reflect a competitive and prioritized approach to francophone immigration, aimed at enhancing the linguistic and cultural diversity of the country. As the year progresses, it will be important to monitor how these trends evolve and their impact on the overall immigration landscape in Canada.

Summary of all draws in 2024

More information on Express Entry, and how are candidates selected from the Express Entry pool can be found on here

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