Great news for aspiring immigrants! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently ramped up the pace of invitations through the Express Entry system.

In a recent draw, a whopping 4,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued specifically for candidates proficient in French. Imagine the possibilities!

To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet a couple of requirements:

• A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446.
• Created an Express Entry profile before 7:21 a.m. UTC on June 16, 2025.

Throughout 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 62,109 ITAs. The majority of these invitations have been directed towards Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with additional focus on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants and those proficient in French.

If you’re curious how your profile stacks up, it might be time to check your CRS score!