Canada has announced the results of its latest Express Entry draw, inviting foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency. The most recent selection, conducted on March 21, focused on candidates with proficiency in the French language. Individuals meeting the language criteria are now eligible to submit their applications for permanent residency.
A total of 7,500 invitations were issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the French language proficiency category as part of Express Entry draw number 341. The selection took place on March 21, 2025, at 14:41:58 UTC, with a tie-breaking rule applied to profiles submitted before March 6, 2025, at 02:53:27 UTC. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379. If multiple candidates had the lowest score, the invitation was determined based on the date and time of profile submission.
A previous selection under the same category was conducted on March 6, 2025, where 4,500 individuals were invited, with the lowest CRS score set at 410. The CRS is a points-based system used to evaluate candidates based on factors such as skills, education, language proficiency, and work experience. To receive an invitation, applicants must achieve a CRS score above the minimum threshold set for each round, which may fluctuate in different draws.
Eligibility for the Express Entry system requires candidates to demonstrate proficiency in either English or French through an approved language test. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada assesses French language ability using the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) and English proficiency through the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
Selections under the Express Entry system occur approximately every two weeks, providing invitations for programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is another pathway for individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada. In the most recent PNP selection held on March 3, 2025, a total of 725 invitations were issued, with the lowest-ranked candidate having a CRS score of 667. This program allows foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency in specific provinces or territories, providing an opportunity to live and work in a designated region of Canada.
CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of March 16, 2025
The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.
The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.
