09/02/2026
Canada Just Lowered the Bar for French-Speaking Applicants!
IRCC invited 5,000 French-language candidates to apply for permanent residence, with a CRS cutoff of just 382.
Thatโs a significant opportunity for eligible French-speaking candidates and a reminder that language proficiency can play a major role in your Express Entry strategy.
In this draw, candidates needed:
๐ซ๐ท French-language eligibility
๐ฏ CRS score of 382 or higher
๐ An Express Entry profile created before the specified deadline
For candidates who qualify, French proficiency can open an additional pathway toward Canadian permanent residence. ๐
๐ก Could French be your Express Entry advantage?
Your language abilities may have a bigger impact on your profile than you think.
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