IRCC Conducts First French-Language Express Entry Draw of December

Publish Date: 04/12/2024

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw in December, inviting 800 candidates in a category-based selection that targets French-language proficiency.

Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466 to receive an invitation to apply (ITA). This draw continues Canada’s efforts to attract bilingual and francophone immigrants.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Minimum CRS
December 3	French language proficiency	800	466
December 2	Provincial Nominee Program	676	705
November 20	Healthcare occupations	3,000	463
November 19	Canadian Experience Class	400	539
November 18	Provincial Nominee Program	174	816
November 15	French language proficiency	800	478
November 13	Canadian Experience Class	400	547
November 12	Provincial Nominee Program	733	812
October 23	Trade occupations	1,800	433
October 22	Canadian Experience Class	400	539
October 21	Provincial Nominee Program	648	791
October 10	French language proficiency	1,000	444
October 9	Canadian Experience Class	500	539
October 7	Provincial Nominee Program	1,613	743