Celebrating Francophone Priority: Canada’s Commitment to Language Diversity

With 800 invitations & CRS score at 435 , in another category based draw on August 2, 2023, Canada sends a powerful message that linguistic diversity is a priority. By giving preference to French-speaking immigrants, the country celebrates its linguistic heritage and fosters a more inclusive society.

Draw details: 

• French language proficiency:
• Number of invitations issued: 800
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 800 or above
• Date and time of round: August 02, 2023 at 13:50:04 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435
• Tie-breaking rule: July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC
• If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
  
  

The August 2, 2023 Express Entry draw serves as a testament to Canada’s enduring commitment to Francophone priority.

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller, also emphasized the importance of addressing the shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada. He announced that category-based selection rounds, in addition to general invitation rounds, will continue throughout the year.

The CRS cutoff score for these Trade occupations is eagerly anticipated.