Last Updated On 19 February 2025, 9:33 PM EST (Toronto Time)
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced another Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw today, sending 7,146 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR)
On February 19, IRCC issued 6,500 ITAs to candidates in a first category-based round of invitations of 2025 for the French category.
Also, 646 permanent residency invitations were sent on February 17 to the candidates with provincial nomination.
Here’s an in-depth look at these draws and what they mean for potential immigrants.
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Full Details of the Express Entry draw today
- Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
- Date and time: February 19, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 428
- Number of invitations issued: 6,500
- Rank needed: 6,500 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: February 10, 2025, at 16:41:38 UTC
The low CRS score in this category continues to demonstrate a promising permanent residency pathway for individuals having French language proficiency.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draw on February 17
- Date and time: February 17, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 750
- Number of invitations issued: 646
- Rank needed: 646 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: July 23, 2024, at 17:41:11 UTC
This draw was aimed at candidates who have received a nomination from a Canadian province or territory.
The high CRS score reflects the competitive nature of these draws but also the high value placed on provincial nominations.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 768 |
| 501-600 | 21,203 |
| 451-500 | 69,892 |
| 491-500 | 13,683 |
| 481-490 | 13,236 |
| 471-480 | 15,836 |
| 461-470 | 14,018 |
| 451-460 | 13,119 |
| 401-450 | 64,222 |
| 441-450 | 12,651 |
| 431-440 | 13,763 |
| 421-430 | 12,551 |
| 411-420 | 13,028 |
| 401-410 | 12,229 |
| 351-400 | 51,315 |
| 301-350 | 21,518 |
| 0-300 | 5,726 |
| Total | 234,644 |
Here’s a quick recap of the draws that have occurred so far this year:
For those looking to enhance their chances of receiving an ITA:
Improve Language Skills: English or French proficiency significantly boosts CRS scores.
Gain More Work Experience: Especially in Canada, which can qualify you for CEC draws.
Seek Provincial Nomination: Research and apply for nominations from provinces which align with your skills and experience.
Educational Upgrades: Higher education in Canada or recognized internationally can increase your score.
Understanding the Express Entry System
Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing applications for permanent residency under economic immigration programs.
It’s a points-based system where candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
Here’s how it works:
- Candidate Pool: Individuals interested in immigrating to Canada through economic programs submit their profiles to the Express Entry pool.
- CRS Score: Each profile is scored based on the CRS, which determines their rank in the pool.
- Invitation Rounds: Periodically, IRCC conducts draws where candidates with the highest CRS scores receive ITAs to apply for PR.
Application Timeline: Invited candidates have 60 days from the date of their ITA to submit a complete application for PR.
Processing Time: Current processing times for Express Entry applications average around 5 months, offering a relatively quick path to PR.
What is the tie-breaking rule in Express Entry draws?
Tie-breaking rule in Express Entry draws means that if there are more than 1 candidate having the lowest CRS score cutoff in a round of invitations, then the invitations are sent based on the time and date of their Express Entry submission.
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