Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw in July 2025, Issues 356 ITAs
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After June 26, the IRCC conducted the first draw in July 2025 with 356 ITAs. So far, the Canada Immigration department has issued a total of 42,201 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.
In the first draw of July 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations with 356 ITAs through the Express Entry system for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The July 7 Express Entry draw noted the first invitation round of the month, similar to a recent pattern of alternating draws. It followed a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on June 26, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 23, another CEC round on June 12, and a smaller PNP draw on June 10.
To be eligible for this draw, one must have:
- CRS Cut-Off: 750
- Eligibility: Profiles submitted before March 19, 2025, 04:09 UTC
Latest Trends in Express Entry Draws
From the middle of May 2025, Express Entry draws have followed a predictable pattern, alternating between Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations, with only one category-based draw during this period. This constant alternation suggests a potential shift in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) selection approach, which may continue in the near future.
The impact of these targeted draws is already visible in the Express Entry pool. For the first time in at least six months, the number of candidates in the 501-600 and 600+ Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranges has declined month-over-month, a clear indication that recent draws are effectively reducing the backlog of high-scoring profiles.
Also Read: Express Entry Pool Sees Positive Shift Following CRS Adjustment
Summary of 2025 Express Entry Draws
Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
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 |
So far in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 42,201 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. The majority of draws this year have prioritized PNP candidates, with the remaining ITAs allocated to:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates,
- French-language proficient applicants, and
- Candidates in Express Entry’s priority categories (such as healthcare or STEM occupations).
Draw Type | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 12 |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 6 |
French-language proficiency | 3 |
Healthcare and social services | 2 |
Education | 1 |
Also Read: What’s New in Canada Express Entry System?
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