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The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw 270 saw the Lowest CRS score of 486 and invited 300 candidates eligible for category-based selection for French-language proficiency.
Express Entry Draw 270
Date of Draw: October 25, 2023
Number of Invitations Issued: 300
Minimum CRS: 486
Program Specified: French language proficiency (2023-1)
Tie-breaking rule: September 30, 2023 at 04:22:17 AM UTC
Express Entry draw #270 issued 300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 486. This draw was category-specific, targeting candidates with French language proficiency. This means that all candidates selected in today’s draw had indicated and met the minimum French language requirements in their Express Entry profiles.
In comparison to all the previous category-specific draws for French language proficiency that have taken place this year, this one had the highest CRS cut-off score but the lowest number of invitations, inviting only 300 candidates.
Furthermore, when we compare today’s Express Entry draw for “French language proficiency” with those from the past, we observe two significant trends. Firstly, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an invitation is progressively increasing. Secondly, the number of invitations issued has been progressively decreasing.
In practical terms, individuals with high scores in the Express Entry Pool have lower scores in their French language tests. Therefore, if your goal is to qualify within this Express Entry category, it is essential not only to excel in your French language test, but also to enhance your scores in other evaluation criteria.
Calculate my CSR Score!In recent years, the Canadian government has been stepping up its efforts to attract French-speaking immigrants to communities across Canada. To encourage continued francophone immigration growth, the government has set a target of 4.4 percent of francophone immigrants settling outside Quebec by the end of 2023.
The push for increased francophone immigration is largely due to declining French-speaking populations across Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of Canadians who speak predominantly French at home fell to 19.2 percent in 2021 from 20 percent in 2016. In fact, the proportion of French speakers has declined in nearly all areas of Canada, including Quebec.
Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency. Express Entry uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles.
Applying to Express Entry is a two-step procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results, educational credentials, and passport or travel documentation.
After you submit a profile and receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.
According to the IRCC, to qualify for this category you must:
All requirements for each category can be viewed on the Canadian government’s website.
Express Entry will hold different types of draws throughout the year, not just category-based draws. There will be three types of rounds:
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