French-language Express Entry draw invites 5,000 candidates
IRCC invited 5,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 407, 28 points lower than the French-language draw on 16 October.
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IRCC invited 5,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 407, 28 points lower than the French-language draw on 16 October.
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