Canada Issues ITAs In The Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
Canada issues ITAs in the latest Express Entry PNP draw.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify for consideration in this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706
- Submission of an Express Entry profile before 10:35 p.m. UTC on March 4, 2025
2025 Express Entry Draw Summary
Canada issues ITAs in the latest Express Entry PNP draw. Below is a summary of all draws conducted in 2025 so far:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The May 12 draw marks the third Express Entry draw conducted this month. It follows two recent category-based draws on May 1 and 2, which targeted candidates in the education sector and healthcare and social services sector, respectively.
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 33,940 ITAs to candidates through Express Entry.
This year’s Express Entry draws have largely focused on Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Other draws have been directed toward candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and specific priority categories outlined by IRCC for 2025.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 8 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
Who Submits Profiles Through Express Entry?
Canada issues ITAs in the latest Express Entry PNP raw. Each year, Express Entry attracts skilled worker candidates from more than 100 countries worldwide.
Canada’s Express Entry system does not select candidates based on their nationality. Instead, the focus is on the candidate’s ability to integrate and succeed in Canada’s labour market.
Candidates are evaluated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns points based on factors like:
- Age
- Education level
- Work experience
- Language proficiency (English and/or French)
- Additional human capital attributes
Because of this merit-based selection, Express Entry welcomes individuals with a wide range of skills and occupational backgrounds, ensuring a diverse and talented pool of newcomers to support Canada’s economic growth.
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