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.

 

[Sterlingg]

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.slope

From my understanding, the French proficiency draw operates within existing streams like CEC or FSW. Is this correct, and does it affect how profiles are evaluated for ITA?

 

[Shmiler]

From my understanding, the French proficiency draw operates within existing streams like CEC or FSW. Is this correct, and does it affect how profiles are evaluated for ITA?

That is correct.

There is only one profile created. There are three streams (which will be changing in future).
French proficiency is a subcategory and sits within CEC or FSW. You need to meet the requirements for either CEC/FSW/FST to be in the pool.

Your ITA is dependent on your CRS score and what the draw is - general CEC or specific sub categories (for instance French). If you qualify then you get the ITA.