Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
The immigration department issued 511 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 10:35 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 4 March, 2025.
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Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Today’s draw is the third Express Entry draw of the month. It follows two category-based draws on May 1 and 2 for candidates in the education and healthcare and social services categories, respectively.
Thus far, IRCC has issued 33,940 ITAs to Express Entry candidates in 2025.
Express Entry draws in 2025 have primarily focused on PNP candidates, with the remainder of draws being dedicated to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, and those in IRCC’s priority categories for 2025:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 8 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
What kind of newcomers submit candidate profiles through Express Entry?
Each year, newcomers from over 100 different countries submit candidate profiles through Canada’s Express Entry system.
Canada does not select skilled worker candidates through Express Entry based on their country of origin.
Instead, the country evaluates them based on their potential to succeed in the Canadian job market. This is done using the CRS, which scores candidates on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other human capital attributes.
As a result, Express Entry attracts individuals from around the world with diverse skill sets and occupational backgrounds.
To learn more about the studies that helped develop Canada’s CRS, see our article on the topic.
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