French Language- The Easiest Route To Canada PR
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    French Language- The Easiest Route To Canada PR

    French language, a new gateway for the aspiring skilled professionals who desire to immigrate to Canada and want to settle as Canadian permanent residents.

    Canada, known for its immigrant-friendly norms, accepts thousands of applications across the globe from various capable professionals. The French language has now become a key factor that has significantly changed the entire scenario for applicants applying for Canada PR. 

    Categories Under Express Entry Program

    French, an opportunity for skilled professionals that acknowledges Canada PR applications to receive positive Invitation to Apply (ITA). Canada, a dual language country, where French is valued the same as English, plays a vital role in the immigration process. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) has introduced various category based draws, highlighting the importance of economic goals set by the Canadian government to be achieved in the current financial year. The latest categories allocated under the program are:

    ❖  French language Immigration

    ❖  Healthcare and social services occupations

    ❖  STEM- Science, technology,  engineering, and math occupations

    ❖  Trade occupations

    ❖  Agriculture and agri-food occupations

    ❖  Education occupations

    The introduction for the category draws underline the accelerating demand for different skilled professionals in the Canadian labour market. The French language category is the latest addition, highlighting the government’s initiative to fill labour shortage while promoting linguistic diversity. According to the reports, from Feb- March 2025, IRCC has released 18,500 ITAs, as it is all part of the federal government’s aim to meet its 8.5% French admission target for 2025. 

    Express Entry Draw for French Language for the Year 2025 

    Date

    Number of ITAs issued

    Cut-off CRS Score

    October 6

    4500

    432

    September 4

    4500

    446

    August 8

    2500

    481

    March 21

    7500

    379

    March 6

    4500

    410

    February 19

    6500

    428

    Understand Level of French Language Proficiency 

    Canada accepts various language proficiency tests such as IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL, and TEF. TEF (Test d'évaluation de français) is one such language proficiency test for the French language. It estimates applicants’ proficiency over 4 modules, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. It ranges from A1- beginner level to C2- proficient level. To be eligible for Canada PR, the French language proficiency level required is equivalent to CLB 7, corresponding to a level B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or score 7 in all 4 language abilities on the Niveaux de compètence linguistique canadiens (NCLC).

    Breakdown of Level Requirement

    The french language requirement in the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry Program is evaluated in such a manner 

    NCLC Level

    Speaking

    (expression orale)

    Listening

    (compréhension de l’oral)

    Reading

    (compréhension de l’écrit)

    Writing

    (expression écrite)

    Points

    (per ability)

    7

    310-348

    249-279

    207-232

    310-348

    4

    8

    349-370

    280-297

    233-247

    349-370

    5

    9 and above

    371+

    298+

    248+

    371+

    6

    Over the years, Canada’s immigration policies have shifted towards category based selection draws. The initiative for category based draws by the government highlights the targets set for the immigrants who can meet certain strategic goals like addressing labour shortages in key sectors, boosting francophone communities in Canada, and promoting cultural diversity across the country.

    Lastly, having a Canada PR is still a dream for many applicants who want to immigrate to Canada and become Canadian permanent residents. And by mastering the skills of the French language, applicants can achieve this dream without much hustle. 

    So, if you are also proficient in French language and want to relocate to Canada and later settle as Canadian permanent resident then, consult Province Immigration, the pioneer in the Canada PR Visa services, and start living your dream life.

    For more Canada Visa Updates, Consult Province Immigration at: +9198961 96762

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