Canada’s 266th Express Entry Draw Welcomes French-Speaking Immigrants

On September 27, 2023, Canada had its 266th Express Entry Draw, where they invited 500 people to apply for permanent residency. What’s unique about this draw is that it specifically welcomed French-speaking immigrants from outside Quebec. The idea is to boost Canada’s economy by bringing in more people who speak French. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum score of 472 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Canada is making it easier for French-speaking people to immigrate because they have skills and jobs that Canada needs. When they have draws like this, the required scores are usually lower, which means more people have a chance to get invited.

It’s not just about test scores, though. Canada also considers other things to be fair and diverse. They want people from different backgrounds and experiences to come to Canada. This way, they can bring their talents to help the country’s economy and make Canada’s culture even more interesting.

Draw 1: Express Entry Draw

Category: French Language Proficiency
Invitations Issued: 500
Minimum CRS Score: 472
Tie-breaking rule: August 16, 2023 (at 9:00:14 UTC)

Check Your Eligiblity

CRS Score distribution in the express entry

As of September 26, 2023, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of candidates in the Express Entry pool were distributed as follows:

544 candidates had scores ranging from 601 to 1200.
2,923 candidates fell within the CRS score range of 501 to 600.
The largest group consisted of 58,645 candidates with CRS scores between 451 and 500.

In total, there were 214,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool, each vying for the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Canada based on their CRS scores. This distribution reflects the diversity of candidates with varying CRS scores who are actively seeking immigration to Canada through the Express Entry system.