Canada Issues 277 Invitations in First Express Entry Draw Under New Immigration Minister
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IRCC Canada has conducted another round of Express Entry draw, inviting 277 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for this draw, applicants were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 726 and an Express Entry profile created before 3:46 pm (UTC) on September 24, 2024
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Here is a complete list of all the Express Entry Canada program draws conducted by IRCC in 2025:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and Social Services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1, 2025 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This is the first Express Entry draw of the month and follows earlier draws held in May, including a Canadian Experience Class CEC draw on May 13 followed by a PNP draw held on May 12 and 2 category-based selections for healthcare and education occupations.
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Summary of Express Entry Draws by Type in 2025
So far, in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 34,717 ITAs through the Express Entry system and the majority of these draws were primarily focused on PNP candidates.
The CEC and French language proficiency draws occupied the second and third priorities, and those meeting the eligibility criteria in priority categories like healthcare and education have also had a dedicated category draws.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 9 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
Also Read: Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever draw for Education professionals
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