Express Entry Pool Trends and Insights: May 2025 Update
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Following a steady pace of four draws in both February and March, April brought a noticeable slowdown in the Express Entry system. Only two draws were held in April, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, resulting in just 1,246 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
The absence of French-speaking and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws suggests a shift in IRCC’s selection strategy. However, May began on a fresh note, with educational professionals receiving their first-ever invitations through Express Entry.
Draws Held in April 2025
April 2025 saw a sharp decline in Express Entry activity, with just two draws focused solely on PNP candidates. These rounds issued a total of 1,246 ITAs, with high cut-off scores in the 700s range.
| Draw number | Date of draw | Draw type | ITAs issued | CRS cut-off score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| 343 | April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
The number of ITAs issued in April was lower than in the previous three months. Here are the details.
| Month | ITAs issued |
|---|---|
| January, 2025 | 5,821 |
| February, 2025 | 11,601 |
| March, 2025 | 13,261 |
| April, 2025 | 1,246 |
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Current Score Distribution in the Express Entry Pool
As of April 27, 2025, the Express Entry pool has grown by 2,391 candidates compared to mid-April. The breakdown below shows how these candidates are distributed across different CRS score ranges.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 0-300 | 8,566 |
| 301-350 | 22,553 |
| 351-400 | 53,640 |
| 401-410 | 12,469 |
| 411-420 | 13,274 |
| 421-430 | 13,385 |
| 431-440 | 14,909 |
| 441-450 | 14,230 |
| 451-460 | 14,964 |
| 461-470 | 16,313 |
| 471-480 | 16,411 |
| 481-490 | 12,544 |
| 491-500 | 12,291 |
| 501-600 | 20,708 |
| 601-1200 | 416 |
| Total | 246,673 |
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How CRS Scores Rank Against Each Other in the Express Entry Pool?
Explore the current distribution of CRS scores in the Express Entry pool below, which offers valuable insights into how candidates rank against each other. As of April 27, 2025, this breakdown helps individuals determine their position within the pool by comparing their CRS score to others in different score ranges.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates | Percentile range | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-300 | 8,566 | 0 - 3.47% | 3.47% |
| 301-350 | 22,553 | 3.47% - 12.62% | 9.14% |
| 351-400 | 53,640 | 12.62% - 34.36% | 21.75% |
| 401-410 | 12,469 | 34.36% - 39.42% | 5.05% |
| 411-420 | 13,274 | 39.42% - 44.80% | 5.38% |
| 421-430 | 13,385 | 44.80% - 50.22% | 5.43% |
| 431-440 | 14,909 | 50.22% - 56.27% | 6.04% |
| 441-450 | 14,230 | 56.27% - 62.04% | 5.77% |
| 451-460 | 14,964 | 62.04% - 68.10% | 6.07% |
| 461-470 | 16,313 | 68.10% - 74.72% | 6.61% |
| 471-480 | 16,411 | 74.72% - 81.37% | 6.65% |
| 481-490 | 12,544 | 81.37% - 86.45% | 5.09% |
| 491-500 | 12,291 | 86.45% - 91.44% | 4.98% |
| 501-600 | 20,708 | 91.44% - 99.83% | 8.39% |
| 601-1200 | 416 | 99.83% - 100.00% | 0.17% |
| Total | 246,673 | ||
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