IRCC Issues 7,500 Invitations in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Publish Date: 21/03/2025

March 21, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 7,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French language proficiency category.

To qualify, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 2:53 AM UTC on March 6, 2025. This marks the lowest CRS cut-off in over a year, with the last comparable draw held on February 29, 2024.

Summary Of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS Score
March 21	French Language Proficiency	7,500	379
March 17	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
March 6	French Language Proficiency	4,500	410
March 3	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
February 19	French Language Proficiency	6,500	428
February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

What This Means for Applicants

With historically low CRS cut-offs, French-speaking candidates have a strong opportunity to secure ITAs for permanent residency. Prospective applicants are encouraged to improve their language proficiency and ensure their profiles meet current eligibility criteria.