IRCC Holds Latest Express Entry Draw, Issuing 7,500 ITAs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another significant Express Entry draw, inviting 7,500 candidates to apply for permanent residency. This draw, held on March 21, 2025, was specifically targeted at French-speaking candidates and featured the lowest CRS score requirement in over a year.

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Details of the Draw

• Date: March 21, 2025
• Draw Type: French Language Proficiency
• Number of ITAs Issued: 7,500
• CRS Cut-off Score: 379
• Profile Submission Deadline: Before 2:53 AM UTC on March 6, 2025

This latest round follows a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on March 17, where 536 invitations were issued with a CRS cut-off of 736. The repeated focus on Francophone candidates highlights IRCC’s commitment to promoting French-speaking immigration outside Quebec.

Canada’s Express Entry Trends in 2025

So far this year, IRCC has issued 30,683 ITAs, demonstrating a strong push to attract skilled workers. The government continues to prioritize in-Canada candidates and French speakers, aligning with long-term immigration strategies.

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