Canada held Express Entry draw of first category-based selection for French language proficiency
On February 1 – 2024, 7,000 candidates invited with strong French-speaking abilities. Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 365.
Strong French-speaking abilities are the only category-based selection criteria that does not use work experience as the key attribute for the six new selection categories.
Canada’s immigration minister has a mandate to promote the French language outside of Quebec. In a release announcing the draw for French-speaking Express Entry candidates IRCC said by prioritizing the invitation of French-speaking newcomers.
Following table shows details of Express Entry Draws held in 2024:
| Draw Date | Type of Draw | Min. CRS Score | Invitations Issued in this Draw |
| 10-Jan-24 | All Program | 546 | 1510 |
| 23-Jan-24 | All Program | 543 | 1040 |
| 31-Jan-24 | All Program | 541 | 730 |
| 01-Feb-24 | Category-based | 365 | 7000 |
| Total No. of Invitations in 2024 | 10280 | ||
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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