Express Entry French Language Proficiency Draw- July 08, 2024

Express Entry Draw:

Category: French Language Proficiency (Version 1)

Date and time of draw: July 8, 2024, at 14:01:33 UTC

Number of Invitations issued: 3,200

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 420

The Ministerial Instructions for invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system, issued on July 8, 2024, detail the results of a round of invitations focused on French language proficiency. In this round, 3,200 invitations were issued. To receive an invitation, candidates needed to rank 3,200 or higher, with the lowest-ranked candidate having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420. The round took place on July 8, 2024, at 14:01:33 UTC. A tie-breaking rule was applied for candidates with the same lowest score, prioritizing those who submitted their Express Entry profiles earlier, with the cut-off date being May 30, 2024, at 03:37:43 UTC.

The 2024 trend in French language proficiency Express Entry draws shows frequent rounds, such as those held on February 1, February 29, March 26, April 24, and July 8. The number of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has varied, ranging from 1,400 to 7,000, with minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores required between 365 and 420. French language proficiency draws are expected to constitute around 30% of ITAs issued in category-based selection draws this year. Notably, the July 8 draw issued 3,200 ITAs to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 420, making it the largest French draw since February 1, which saw 7,000 ITAs issued. These trends highlight a strong emphasis on attracting French-speaking candidates to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system in 2024.

The following chart shows an increase in the CRS score of French Language Proficiency in 2024.

This suggests a gradual rise in the minimum CRS score required for the French language proficiency category throughout 2024. The higher scores indicate that the pool of French-speaking candidates in the Express Entry system is becoming more competitive, leading IRCC to select candidates with stronger French language skills. This trend aligns with the government’s aim to attract more French-speaking immigrants to Canada.

Here is a complete breakdown of Express Entry draws issued in 2024.

Draw History for the year 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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