IRCC Invites 421 Candidates to PR in the Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 421 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in its latest Express Entry draw, held exclusively for candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to qualify for this draw.
Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727 and they must have submitted their express entry profiles before 5:11 PM UTC, on September 9. 2024
This is the second Express Entry draw for the month of April 2025 and mirrors the earlier PNP specific draw held on April 14. So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 31,929 its with April draws solely targeting PNP candidates.
There have been no recent records for other Express Entry categories, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), which last saw a draw on February 5, 2025. Also for the French language proficiency candidates, IRCC has yet to conduct any category based draws in 2025
Also Read: Express Entry Pool Sees Positive Shift Following CRS Adjustment
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Here is a complete list of all the Express Entry draws conducted by IRCC in 2025.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Also Read: What’s New in Canada Express Entry System?
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As IRCC continues to focus on PNP and French language candidates, hopeful applicants, especially those under CEC or other priority streams, should stay updated and prepare for upcoming opportunities.
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