Canada’s Express Entry Draw Invites PNP Candidates After CRS Score Change
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Canada’s latest Express Entry draw invited 825 PNP candidates after the CRS score change, with a minimum score of 764. This marks a key step in Canada's 2025 immigration strategy, aiming to attract skilled professionals.
Canada has resumed its Express Entry draws for April by inviting 825 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residency. This marks the first draw of the month and reflects ongoing changes in the system. For this draw, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 764 and had to create their profiles before 6:35 pm, Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 17 August 2024.
This draw comes after significant updates to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), including the removal of points for arranged employment. It follows a French language proficiency draw on 21 March and a PNP draw on 17 March.
So far in 2025, 31,508 candidates have received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. With a goal of welcoming 124,680 newcomers for Canada PR through this system alone, Canada continues to emphasize skilled immigration as a key part of its future growth.
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 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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