IRCC Invites Over 4,000 Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another major Express Entry draw, inviting 4,500 candidates with French-language proficiency to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Key Details of the Draw

To qualify for this round, candidates needed to:

• Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 432, and
• Have created their Express Entry profile before June 13, 2025, at 7:07 p.m. (UTC).
  
  

This draw focused on French-speaking candidates, who continue to receive strong attention under IRCC’s category-based selection system.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Here’s a summary of the recent Express Entry draws held this year:

Growing Opportunities for French-Speaking Candidates

This draw marks the largest Express Entry round since September 4, when IRCC also invited 4,500 French-speaking candidates.

So far in 2025, French-language draws have been among the largest, including the record-breaking 7,500 invitations issued on March 21.

French-speaking candidates continue to be a top priority under Canada’s immigration strategy. As of this latest draw, 30,000 invitations have been issued to French-proficient applicants this year — more than any other category.

IRCC has announced plans to increase Francophone immigration targets outside Quebec in the coming year. This means French-language draws are expected to remain frequent and possibly larger.

Year-to-Date Express Entry Trends

In total, 70,338 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2025.

Breakdown of draws by category:

Breakdown of total ITAs by stream:

What This Means for Candidates

IRCC’s consistent focus on French-speaking candidates reflects Canada’s commitment to strengthening Francophone communities outside Quebec.

If you are fluent in French, this is an ideal time to create or update your Express Entry profile. With upcoming increases in Francophone immigration targets, your chances of receiving an invitation may improve in the coming months.

Express Entry continues to remain one of the most competitive yet rewarding pathways to Canadian permanent residence, and staying updated on these draw trends can help candidates plan better for future opportunities.