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Canada invites 4,500 applicants under the French-Language Proficiency Category.

Yogesh shukla

The latest draw from the Canadian Government is named “Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (#371)”.Opportunities for the Indians with the French portfolio can get Permanent residency through this latest draw. This draw was initiated by the Canadian Government to attract French language proficient skilled applicants. To promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec. This can be one of the golden opportunities if you are looking for Permanent residency in Canada.

Details of Draw #371 — October 6, 2025

Parameter	Details
Draw Number	#371
Date of Draw	October 6, 2025
Category	French-Language Proficiency (Version 1)
Number of Invitations Issued	4,500
Rank Required to Be Invited	4,500 or above
Date and Time of Round	October 6, 2025, at 13:59:15 UTC
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited	432
Tie-Breaking Rule	June 13, 2025,
Eligibility Requirement	French language proficiency at NCLC Level 7 or higher in all four skills; language test results must be less than 2 years old
Invitation Period	October 6, 2025 – October 7, 2025
Minister in Charge	Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

According to the official website, the invitations could be issued across three major Express Entry programs:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The draw falls under the authority of subsections 10.3 and 10.5 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and forms part of the official regulatory framework guiding Canada’s Express Entry operations.

For Indian Applicants: A Window of Opportunity

Growing importance of bilingual skills
Perfect for Indian applicants who possess or are developing French-language abilities. Many Indian candidates traditionally excel in English, but those who achieve NCLC 7 or higher in French now enjoy a distinct competitive advantage.
Relaxation in the CRS cutoff of 432
The CRS is comparatively lower than many general Express Entry draws in 2024 and 2025, which often ranged from 480–560. Applicants with French proficiency can get faster PR approvals.
All major federal programs included
The draw’s eligibility spans FSWP, CEC, and FSTP, enabling Indian candidates in a wide range of occupations IT, engineering, health, finance, and trades, to qualify if they meet language requirements.
Tie-breaking advantage for early applicants
Candidates who submitted their Express Entry June 2025 profiles before that date had a higher chance of selection. It is advised to create and maintain active profiles early, ensuring visibility when such category-based draws occur.
Canada’s 2025 immigration invites

The Canadian government aims to admit 500,000 new permanent residents by 2025, with an increasing share coming from category-based invitations. Francophone draws are expected to recur throughout 2025–26, and Indians who prepare now could benefit in upcoming rounds.

Expert View: French Skills Can Be a Game-Changer for your Permanent Residency in Canada, 2025!

According to Aptech Visa, a leading Canadian immigration consultancy based in India, Indian professionals who add French to their portfolio stand to gain both in CRS points and in employability within bilingual regions.

Aptech Visa further advises Indian applicants to:

Take the TEF Canada or TCF Canada language tests early.
Combine French (NCLC 7 +) with English CLB 9 + scores for a strong CRS profile.
Monitor category-based draw announcements on the IRCC portal for upcoming opportunities.
If you have any skills, mention them properly in your application, or take help from the Visa experts at Aptech Global to get better chances for your Permanent Residency in Canada.

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