Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have made further invitations to apply (ITAs) using the Express Entry system. The total number of ITAs made in a French language proficiency targeted draw was 6,500. To qualify, applicants must have had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 428. The step underlines Canada's dedication to attracting skilled professionals, specifically French-speaking candidates, to fill labor market needs and diversify the workforce.

IRCC has invited 6,500 candidates in the first category-based draw of 2025.

Express Entry Draw Details:

  • Invitation Round: #337

  • Date of Round: February 1, 2025

  • Type of Draw: French language proficiency

  • Number of ITAs Issued: 6,500

  • CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 428

  • Tie-Breaking Rule: February 10, 2025, at 16:41:38 UTC


IRCC Releases 11,601 ITAs in February 2025 Draws

Canada's fourth February 2025 Express Entry draw maintains the pattern of giving preference to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A total of 11,601 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been sent out so far this month.


Through the "In-Canada Focus" stream of the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, the IRCC is moving forward with its immigration goals for 2025–2026. Streamlining immigration for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants is the aim. Canada plans to welcome 82,890 new immigrants by 2025, focusing on retaining skilled workers in the labor force.


Note: Invitations to Apply (ITAs), that allow Express Entry candidates to file for permanent residence with IRCC, are not the same as landings, that are authorized settlements as permanent residents.


Express Entry serves as Canada’s primary framework for overseeing applications for permanent residency through economic immigration programs. This system operates a point-based system, wherein candidates are evaluated and ranked according to the comprehensive ranking system, taking into account various criteria such as age, educational background, professional experience, and language skills. The forthcoming Express Entry draw for Canada is anticipated to occur approximately on March 3, 2025, following the trend of previous draws that typically take place biweekly.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Draw Type

Date

Number of Invitation

CRS Score

Draw Type

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

Canadain Experience Class

334

February 4, 2025

455

802

Provincial Nominee Program

333

January 23, 2025

4,000

527

Canadain Experience Class

332

January 8, 2025

1,350

542

Canadian Experience Class

331

January 7, 2025

471

793

Provincial Nominee Program