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By Vikrant Singh, March 12 2025,
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the latest Express Entry draw, marking the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score since August 2024.
Details of the March 6 Draw
Draw Type: French-language proficiency
Number of ITAs: 4,500
Minimum CRS Score: 410
Profile Submission Deadline: Candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before 7:47 am UTC on February 11, 2025.
This draw reflects IRCC's ongoing commitment to welcoming French-speaking immigrants, strengthening Canada's bilingual character, and addressing labour shortages in French-speaking communities.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Trends and Focus Areas
This is the second Express Entry draw in March and follows the PNP draw on March 3. So far in 2025, IRCC has largely focused on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and PNP candidates, aligning with its strategy to prioritize in-Canada applicants.
In addition to PNP and CEC draws, IRCC has conducted two category-based draws for candidates with French-language proficiency this year.
2025 Priority Categories for Express Entry
IRCC recently outlined its priority categories for Express Entry draws in 2025, focusing on sectors and qualifications critical to Canada's labour market:
French-language proficiency
Healthcare and social services occupations
Trade occupations
Education occupations
Upcoming CRS Score Changes for Job Offers
IRCC plans to remove CRS points for job offers of arranged employment later this year. This change could reduce CRS scores by up to 50 to 200 points, significantly impacting candidates relying on job offers to boost their scores.
What Qualifies as a Valid Job Offer?
A valid job offer under Express Entry must:
Be full-time and non-seasonal.
Be at least one year in duration.
Be for a skilled job (TEER level 0, 1, 2, or 3).
Be issued within the last year.
Be from an employer not related to government diplomatic missions.
Be supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), unless exempt.
Foreign or Canadian work experience will still count towards CRS scores and will not be impacted by this change.
Conclusion
The recent draw highlights Canada's commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants with French-language proficiency while also signaling important upcoming policy changes. Prospective applicants are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for adjustments in CRS score calculations.
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