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Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Workers to Apply for Permanent Residence

Canada has invited 5,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Express Entry invitation round was conducted on 16th October. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435 to receive an invitation. Applicants also needed to have created their Express Entry profiles before 9:31:22 p.m. UTC on 6 October 2026.

The Express Entry system manages the applications from skilled workers who are seeking permanent residence in Canada.

Eligible candidates residing in Canada who submit their permanent residence applications may also qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit. It allows them to continue working while awaiting a decision, subject to eligibility requirements.

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