Canada has recently seen a surge in Express Entry draws, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing thousands of Invitations to Apply (ITA) to eligible candidates. In a recent draw focused on French-language proficiency, 6,000 ITAs were issued to candidates meeting specific criteria. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416 and had to create an Express Entry profile by a specified deadline. This is part of a series of draws held throughout 2025, targeting various categories such as Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program, healthcare, social services, and more. These draws play a crucial role in attracting skilled individuals to contribute to Canada’s diverse workforce.

Summary of Express Entry draws 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