This was another step to increasing francophone immigration outside Quebec when on November 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 6,000 candidates in a new Express Entry draw to candidates with strong French language skills.
The draw also carries on the trend of large French-targeted rounds in the second half of 2025, as well as reduces the Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff to the second-lowest in 2025.
The November 28 draw also arrives in the times of high activity in the Express Entry system when the number of ITAs is much higher as compared to other categories and programs.
Summary of the November 28 Express Entry Draw
- Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
- Date and time: November 28, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 408
- Number of invitations issued: 6,000
- Rank needed: 6,000 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: May 26 2025 at 12:28:38 UTC
The most recent issue of the draw of French language proficiency contained the following invitations:
This massive round symbolizes the further change of the government towards the preference of francophone candidates which is in line with the new Canadian multi-year immigration policy that aims at regional population increase and labour market demands.
All The French Language Proficiency Draws in 2025
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cutoff score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | November 28, 2025 | 6,000 | 408 |
| 376 | October 29, 2025 | 6,000 | 416 |
| 371 | October 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 432 |
| 365 | September 4, 2025 | 4,500 | 446 |
| 360 | August 8, 2025 | 2,500 | 481 |
| 341 | March 21, 2025 | 7,500 | 379 |
| 339 | March 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 410 |
| 337 | February 19, 2025 | 6,500 | 428 |
Why French Candidates Are Being Prioritized
Newcomers The French-speaking population has become an even more significant factor in the long-term demographic and economic policy of Canada.
A number of national objectives can be used to justify the fact this category is still experiencing massive invitation numbers:
Strengthening francophone minority communities
French-speaking communities have been decreasing in numbers in many societies that are not located in Quebec.
The category-based draws are effective in reversing this trend as more of the francophone immigrants are now targeted to areas that require population increase.
Meeting Canada’s French-language immigration targets
Canada has reiterated several times regarding a desire to raise the level of francophone immigration in Canada.
It is such massive draws that can help keep the country abreast of these federal targets.
Addressing labour shortages
Most provinces lack in areas where bi-lingual communication is fundamental, such as the public services, the education sector, the healthcare, and the community services, and government funded programs.
Boosting economic integration
French speakers are usually absorbed into the labour market fast as they possess good command of the language and already have previous experience of working in another country.
As skills-based and regional development pathways are a significant part of the new 2026-2028 immigration plan, francophone candidates will still be able to get favourable opportunities.
Canada The November 28, 2025 Express Entry draw is a significant event in the history of Canadian immigration.
Having 6,000 invitations, and a CRS cutoff of 408, the round shows that the government has been keen on attracting French-speaking newcomers and ensuring regional development in the areas beyond Quebec.
By the end of 2025, the French-speaking applicants are now guaranteed one of the surest and most predictable methods of acquiring Canadian permanent residency.
As the demand remains, and with the category-based rounds continuing, it seems that all those who are seeking the French language proficiency stream are on the right track to a promising future.
Provided that the momentum does not stop, the next draws can provide additional opportunities to the applicants in Canada and other parts of the world who want to have a long-term future based on the Express Entry system in Canada.