The Canadian government has invited 1,000 French-speaking skilled workers to apply for permanent residence in Canada through its latest Express Entry immigration draw took place on October 10, 2024. This is the third Express Entry draw of the week and the first one specifically targeting French-speaking candidates. The IRCC is conducting one such draw every month.
Express Entry draw on 10 Oct
In this particular category-based EE draw the IRCC has issued Invitation to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa to total 1,000 Francophone candidates who had the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score of 444 or higher.
Express Entry Draw Result – 10 October 2024
| Date | EE Draw Category | No. of ITAs | Minimum CRS Score Requirement | Tie-breaking rule |
| October 10, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,000 | 444 | September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC |
Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date
The Canadian government has invited 87,987 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence in Canada through its Express Entry immigration program this year. This significant increase in activity is a result of Canada's strong economic growth and its commitment to attracting talented individuals from around the world.
Express Entry Draws in Aug-Oct 2024
Category-Based Express Entry Draw Targeting French-Speaking Candidates
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been conducting monthly draws specifically targeting French-speaking candidates under its Express Entry program. These category-based draws are designed to attract skilled workers proficient in French to Canada, aligning with the country's efforts to promote bilingualism and support its Francophone communities. By holding these regular draws, the IRCC aims to fill the demand for French-speaking professionals in various sectors across Canada.
Six categories selected by IRCC for Category-based Express Entry invitation rounds in 2024
Find below the list of 6 categories selected for the category-based selection in 2024 EE draws:
- A strong French language proficiency or
- Work experience in one of the below fields:
- healthcare
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- transport
- agriculture and Agri-food
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Rajneesh Kumar
11 October, 2024 
