Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship department has recently conducted several Express Entry draws, inviting candidates to apply for permanent residency.
In a recent draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, 1,123 invitations to apply (ITA) were issued by IRCC. To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 729 and had to create an Express Entry profile before a specified date.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 28 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 408 |
| November 25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 777 | 699 |
| November 14 | Healthcare and social services | 3,500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 462 |