Express Entry — Three Draws This Week
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IRCC conducted three Express Entry invitation rounds between October 13 and October 16, issuing 8,252 invitations to apply.
| Date | Draw type | Invitations | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
| October 15 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| October 16 | French-language proficiency | 5,000 | 435 |
| Total | 8,252 |
The French-language draw’s cutoff increased from 382 on August 19 to 435 on October 16. This was a substantial increase despite the invitation volume remaining at 5,000. Canada Immigration Services
Client implications: French-speaking candidates should maintain valid language results and confirm category eligibility. Canadian Experience Class candidates should review their potential scores under the November 3 changes. Provincial nominees should ensure their nominations are correctly reflected in their Express Entry profiles.
The official IRCC draw-history page requires JavaScript to display individual results in the available text view. The figures above were cross-checked against multiple immigration reporting sources.
