IRCC holds new Express Entry draw with lower CRS score
Latest Express Entry Draw Overview
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) invited 4,500 candidates in the October 6, 2025 draw.
This draw focused on French-speaking skilled workers, helping Canada meet its economic and linguistic goals.
The CRS cutoff score dropped to 432, which is 14 points lower than the previous French-language draw — giving more candidates a chance for Permanent Residency.
CRS Score is Going Down
The CRS cutoff of 432 shows that scores are finally cooling down after a few months of high cutoffs.
This allows more French-speaking professionals with moderate CRS but strong language ability to qualify.
| Date | Invitations | CRS Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 432 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 4,500 | 446 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 2,500 | 481 |
The drop proves IRCC’s strong push for bilingual and Francophone immigration in 2025.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is not a program but a system that manages applications for three immigration streams:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Candidates create an online profile and get a CRS score based on age, education, language, and work experience.
In category-based draws like this one, IRCC targets specific groups — for example, French speakers or healthcare workers.
Ideal Profile for This Round
To qualify in this draw, candidates typically had:
- Strong French Language Skills (NCLC 7+ in all sections)
- Good English Scores (CLB 9 or above for extra CRS points)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with ECA done
- 3+ Years of Skilled Work Experience (TEER 0, 1, 2, 3)
- Age Between 20–35, giving maximum CRS points
Those with bilingual ability (French + English) had a major advantage this round.
What Non-Selected Candidates Can Do
Even if you weren’t invited, don’t lose hope.
IRCC conducts different types of draws (general, category-based, PNP) regularly.
To improve your chances:
- Retake IELTS or TEF Canada to raise language scores
- Gain more work experience
- Keep your Express Entry profile updated
- Explore Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), especially French-speaking ones
Upcoming Trends to Watch
Based on 2025’s trend, IRCC is expected to:
- Continue category-based draws for French speakers, healthcare, and education professionals
- Maintain 4,000–5,000 invitations per draw
- Possibly lower CRS scores further in coming months
- Increase PNP draws as provinces push for more control
Conclusion
Canada’s latest draw shows a strong focus on language diversity and skilled immigration.
With a lower CRS and continued focus on French-speaking candidates, now is the best time to strengthen your profile and stay ready for the next round.
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