IRCC invites more PNP candidates to the latest Express -withdrawal
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship department (IRCC) have recently issued a significant number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
In a recent draw targeting candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), a total of 192 ITAs were issued by the immigration department.
To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 800; And
- Have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 7:17 pm, Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 11 February 2025.
Overview of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18 | Provincial Nominated Program | 192 | 800 |
The latest draw today marks the fourth of the month and features a high CRS score of 800 points. The highest CRS score recorded in 2025 was 802 in the initial Provincial Nominated Program draw of February.
This draw follows previous draws including a French linguism draw on August 8, a Canadian Experience Class draw on August 7, and a PNP draw on August 6. This month has seen a focus on PNP draws within the Express Entry system.
Thus far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 53,320 ITAs through the Express Entry system. The draws have predominantly targeted PNP tracks, with a smaller portion allocated to CEC candidates, French-speaking skill holders, and those falling under Express Entry Categories Priority.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominated Program (PNP) | 15 |
