Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals an increase in invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, the immigration department issued 302 ITAs. To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 761 and to have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 2:14 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on September 26, 2025.

Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS score
October 27	Provincial Nominee Program	302	761
October 15	Healthcare and social services	2,500	472
October 14	Provincial Nominee Program	345	778
October 6	French language proficiency	4,500	432
October 1	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
September 29	Provincial Nominee Program	291	855
September 18	Trade	1,250	505
September 17	Education	2,500	462
September 15	Provincial Nominee Program	228	746