{"id":135428,"date":"2024-02-29T16:51:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T21:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-issues-2500-express-entry-invitations-to-apply-for-french-language-speakers\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T16:51:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T21:51:24","slug":"canada-issues-2500-express-entry-invitations-to-apply-for-french-language-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-issues-2500-express-entry-invitations-to-apply-for-french-language-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Issues 2,500 Express Entry Invitations to Apply for French Language Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #c81c2f;\"><b>Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada\u2019s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/form.immigration.ca\/skilled-worker\/en%25252522%25252520\/t%25252520%25252522_blank\"><span class=\"s2\">Please submit your CV here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Canada has conducted another<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>targeted<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-express-entry-immigration\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Express Entry<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>draw, issuing 2,500<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/invitations-apply-permanent-residence-itas\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Invitations to Apply<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>(ITAs) under the French language proficiency category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The February 29 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 336 points \u2013 29 points lower than the French language draw before that, which was conducted on February 1, 2024, and had a minimum CRS score of 365 points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The February 1 draw was the first major draw of the new year, having issued 7,000 ITAs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The last draw was an all-program draw and was held on February 28, 2024. It issued 1,470 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 534.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Last year, Canada conducted the following draws:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">19 all-program draws\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Five PNP draws\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Six draws targeted at French speakers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Three draws targeted at healthcare occupations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Two draws targeted at STEM occupations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Two draws targeted at skilled trades\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Two draws targeted at transport jobs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">Two draws targeted at agriculture and agri-food occupations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s6\">One draw targeted at Federal Skilled Worker candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Of the nine draws conducted till now in 2024, five have been all-program draws, two have been French language proficiency draws, and two have been occupational category draws.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">IRCC issued 110,266 ITAs in 2023, after inviting 45,115 candidates in the whole of 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">IRCC issued a record 114,431 ITAs in 2021, to all<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program candidates. It beat the previous record of 107,350 set in 2020.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Read More:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/oinp-immigration-applicants-must-submit-application-consent-form\/\">OINP Immigration Applicants Must Submit Application Consent Form<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/caps-on-canada-study-permits-a-blunt-instrument-says-education-expert\/\">Caps<span class=\"s8\">\u202f<\/span>On Canada Study Permits A Blunt Instrument, Says Education Expert<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p9\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/british-columbia-pnp-draw-province-issues-189-canada-immigration-invitations\/\">British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues 189 Canada Immigration Invitations<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p3\">Canada had a record immigration target of 465,000 for 2023, which it plans to surpass by setting the target of 485,000 permanent residency invites in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The latest draw saw the tie-breaking rule implemented on January 18, 2024, at 4:15 am EST. If more than one candidate had the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before this date and time received invitations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This was the<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>9th<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>round of invitations under<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-2018\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Express Entry<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>in 2024 and<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-draws\/\"><span class=\"s2\">287th<\/span><span class=\"s9\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"s2\">overall<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Candidates have a 60-day window to submit their applications, which will be processed within the six-month standard.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">What<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>Can<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>Employers Do<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>to Recruit Foreign Workers?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNPs) to ensure long-term retention of employees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">At immigration.ca we provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">skilledworker.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>. We bring qualified candidates to Canada in the shortest time possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada\u2019s leading immigration firms in the industry, with a strong online presence, to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/canada-employers.html\"><span class=\"s2\">here<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>for further information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p10\"><b>Watch video:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p10\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tJAbFyJniPs?si=4dfG3br9VCwamxTd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p11\">What Should Candidates Do Next?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended as one of the best pathways to guaranteeing an ITA in the next round of invitations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Find out whether you qualify for Canada by completing our<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.immigration.ca\/assess2.asp\"><span class=\"s10\">free online evaluation.<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Resources:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li12\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/immigrationnewsarticles-menu.html\"><span class=\"s11\">Immigration.ca News Articles<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"s6\">\u2013 A daily news source outlining the latest developments in immigration, employment and the economy with commentaries by Attorney Colin Singer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li12\"><span class=\"s6\">At<\/span><span class=\"s12\">\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s13\">skilledworker.com<\/span><span class=\"s14\">\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s6\">we are dedicated to developing long-term strategic alliances with client companies and candidates alike. We strictly adhere to our guiding principles of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Colin R. Singer is immigration counsel for<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/\"><span class=\"s10\">www.immigration.ca<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>and Managing Partner of<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s10\">skilledworker.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>He is one<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>of Canada\u2019s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys. Colin is<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colin_Singer\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s10\">internationally recognized<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>as an experienced and recommended authority on<span class=\"s4\">\u202f<\/span>Canadian immigration and foreign recruitment. In addition to being a licensed human resources professional, he has been a licensed Canadian lawyer in good standing with the Quebec Law Society for more than 30+ years and is authorized by the Canadian government in all immigration matters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p14\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada\u2019s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada.\u202fPlease submit your CV here.\u00a0 Canada has conducted another\u202ftargeted\u202fExpress Entry\u202fdraw, issuing 2,500\u202fInvitations to Apply\u202f(ITAs) under the French language proficiency category. 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