Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal an increase in invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department recently issued 300 ITAs in a draw for candidates eligible under IRCC’s new Transport category.
To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to meet specific criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470.
- Creation of an Express Entry candidate profile before 2:55 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on October 11, 2025.
Express Entry Draws Summary
| Date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7 | Transport | 470 | 300 |
| August 6 | French-Language proficiency | 391 | 5,000 |
| August 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| August 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| July 23 | Skilled Military Recruits | 368 | 4 |
| July 22 | French-Language proficiency | 399 | 5,000 |
| July 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| July 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |