Written by Eddy Ramírez

Foreigners who speak French and dream of living in Canada, good news this 2024! Read this article carefully because here I explain how it is possible to come through Express Entry and the French language, two keys that together give the international skilled worker more chances to have a direct pass to permanent residence; of course you must prepare academically and professionally because the government of this country is very demanding and takes into account the most prepared and the level of French language must be intermediate B2 to enter the special selection pool of the Express Entry system. Let's start!

Speaking French gets you to Canada faster

Speaking French is a skill highly valued by the Canadian government and that attracts their attention to invite those foreigners who master it through the most expeditious system that the country has to emigrate, the Express Entry, of course, the province of Quebec manages its immigration plans separately, so once and for all know that this province is not invited to apply. Below, I share key points so that you know who can apply:

• Foreigners of any profession, including government regulated careers such as medicine and law.

• International students or workers already in Canada.

• Internationals who have never come to Canada before.

• The foreigner's partner, whose profile must be as good as that of the main applicant.

• All of the above must already speak French B2, i.e. intermediate, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

What is the Express Entry process like?

Express Entry is an online system that handles immigration applications from foreign nationals who want to settle permanently in Canada. The application process requires points to be accumulated for demonstrable academic knowledge and work experience, proficiency in English and/or French, financial background, age, etc. 

The IRCC takes into account the most qualified through a points table that is used to evaluate the candidate's eligibility. The scores vary depending on the immigration program and the draw, for example, the 286th draw several weeks ago for the French category was a minimum CRS of 336, this March 25 another round of invitations was launched for the French category whose candidates required a minimum score of 388 and recently 1980 carriers were invited with a minimum score of 525. As you will see, there is never a fixed score, which indicates that you have to go for the highest from the beginning to have a better chance of being chosen.

Once the documentation is collected, the foreigner who participates in Express Entry must submit his profile through the government portal to be drawn in a pool of candidates that uses the Global Ranking System (CRS), the CRS is the measurement tool used by Canada to know the suitability of a candidate who aspires to contribute to the country's economy. Read this article to learn more about Express Entry.

How long does it take to learn to speak French B2?

If the foreigner already has a B1 level, which means pre-intermediate, and wants to take advantage of the Express Entry invitations this year, he/she simply must set aside at least two months of study and dedication to the French language. When I mention dedication, I mean full time, in fact, we always reiterate that this migration plan through French is complex, learning French requires dedication, study, accompaniment and group motivation. All these elements together can help you during 60 continuous days to reach an advantageous B2, with which you will be able to understand what they speak on the radio, express yourself in a clear and detailed way on various topics, something very interesting is that you will realize that you can interact in a fluent and spontaneous way with native speakers without creating tension for any of the parties. At our language academy, Planeta Immiland, we have the course Intermédiaire B2 course that will help you level up.

It is a matter of testing yourself and challenging yourself to reach the academic, professional and work excellence that Canada demands, it takes time, but with effort and study, it is possible, and Express Entry is your gateway; take advantage of this alternative that the country offers. 

Canada is a land of immigrants, this is the motto that represents our immigration consulting company for internationals, Immiland Canada, through which we have helped many people who fulfilled their dream of living in this beautiful country, which this year can be your new homeland if you intend to speak French well. So far I share this information, if you want to calculate your score for the Express Entry, click here click here. If you want to improve your French language skills in our Plante Immiland academy, do not hesitate to visit our website.

With love,

Planet Immiland