Express Entry System (French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2) Requirements

[giovannelucas]

Hello everyone,

I've found Express Entry has a new draw category for French Speakers. I read that in order to qualify one must score CLB 7 in TCF/TEF.

Would the system automatically recognize one is eligible under that category?

For example under CEC with CLB 7 TCF I would have a 536 CRS score, which could possibly get me an ITA. In order to get invited to apply under this category, would I just need to create a regular CEC profile and the system would automatically recognize it or would I need to create a French Proficiency profile?

From the latest french proficiency draw it seems french proficiency is a stream based on pre-existing main streams such as CEC or FSW.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thank you.

 

[Naturgrl]

There is only one profile. If you have 536 and eligible for CEC, you would get ITA. Today's CEC draw is a score of 514.

 

[giovannelucas]

There is only one profile. If you have 536 and eligible for CEC, you would get ITA. Today's CEC draw is a score of 514.

I see Naturgrl. Thanks for clarifying this out for me.