Express Entry draw of the year on February 1, 2024, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targeted French-speaking candidates by issuing 7000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff of 365.
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Details of the draw:
• Date of the draw: 01-02-24
• Express Entry Draw- French Language Proficiency Stream
• Total ITAs: 7000
• CRS cutoff: 365
This draw, labeled as “French language proficiency (2023-1),” underscores Canada’s commitment to linguistic diversity. The emphasis on French language skills aligns with the government’s push for bilingualism and integration into the country’s linguistic fabric.
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Comparing it to the previous draws, the last General draw on January 31, 2024, issued 730 ITAs with a higher CRS cutoff of 541. Draws on January 23, 2024, and January 10, 2024, both labeled as “General,” issued 1,040 and 1,510 ITAs, respectively, with CRS cutoffs of 543 and 546.
