Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued further Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool.

A total of 4,500 candidates received ITAs in a draw focused on French language proficiency.

To be eligible, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410 and had to have created an Express Entry profile by 7:47 AM Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on February 11, 2025.

Today's draw marks the second one this month, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw conducted on March 3.

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw Results

✔️ Invitation Round: #339

✔️ Date of Round: March 6, 2025

✔️ Type of Draw: French Language Proficiency

✔️ Number of ITAs Issued: 4,500

✔️ CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 410

✔️ Tie-Breaking Rule: February 11, 2025 at 07:47:29 UTC

So far in 2025, Express Entry draws have primarily targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and PNP categories, aligning with IRCC's commitment to prioritizing in-Canada applicants. A total of four PNP and three CEC draws have been held this year.

As of March 6, 2025, IRCC has conducted two category-specific Express Entry draws in 2025—both aimed at French-speaking candidates. Before this, on February 19, the department issued 6,500 ITAs to candidates proficient in French.

Additionally, IRCC has outlined its priority categories for 2025, introducing a new category for educational occupations. The priority categories for the year include:

  • French-language proficiency

  • Health and social services professions

  • Skilled trades

  • Teaching professions

 Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Draw

Date

Number of Invitations

CRS Score

Draw Type

339

March 6, 2025

4,500

410

French language proficiency

338

March 3, 2025

725

667

Provincial Nominee Program

337

February 19, 2025



6,500

428

French language proficiency

336

February 17, 2025

646

750

Provincial Nominee Program

335

February 5, 2025

4,000

521

Canadian Experience Class

334

February 4, 2025

455

802

Provincial Nominee Program

333

January 23, 2025

4,000

527

Canadian Experience Class

332

January 8, 2025

1,350

542

Canadian Experience Class

331

January 7, 2025

471

793

Provincial Nominee Program