The Express Entry system of Canada opened its doors to professional applicants who speak French for permanent residency. The latest Express Entry draw from March 6 enabled Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to select 4,500 candidates using their proficient French language abilities. Canada has dedicated itself to recruiting bilingual professionals who will strengthen the country’s bilingual workforce through this recent policy shift.

• The invitation details revealed several important points about the draw.
• The drawing took place at 16:21:58 UTC on March 6, 2025.
• ITB Test Cut-off Points: The most disadvantaged candidate received a score of 410.

Canadian authorities administer the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to evaluate candidates through assessments of their skills along with their education background and language proficiency and work experience.

Any applicant who seeks Canadian permanent residency must pass valid tests that verify their understanding of French or English. The assessment results for language proficiency must use the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) French tests and Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) English exams to verify candidate qualifications.

In the previous round on February 19, 2025 the program invited 6,500 French candidates while using a CRS requirement of 428. The changing details point to Canada’s progressive immigration management system which combines standards of quality with diversity promotion.

Invitations from Canadian Express Entry draws happen twice per month to accept qualified applicants who belong to the Federal Skilled Worker Program together with the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Under the Provincial Nominee Program foreign talent can pursue alternative entry points through which they can establish residency while working in their preferred Canadian province or territory.

The current time presents an excellent opportunity for French speakers who wish to move to Canada to improve their profile while considering their immigration possibilities.