IRCC Issues More Express Entry Invitations To PNP Applicants
IRCC issues more Express Entry invitations to PNP applicants. The department issued 646 ITAs to applicants in the draw.
In order to be considered, applicants needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score of 750 and have to create an Express Entry applicant profile before 5:41 pm Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on July 23, 2024.
The recent draw is the third of the month and follows a Provincial Nominee Program draw on February 4, inviting 455 applicants. Another Canadian Experience Class Draw also took place on February 5, which issued 4,000 ITAs.
Since the start of 2025, IRCC has chosen to focus Express Entry draws on either PNP or CEC applicants, with draw sizes for the latter returning to the larger selections more typical of CEC draws in 2024.
The exclusion of category-based draws for French speakers, healthcare workers, and tradespeople is notable as IRCC designated these groups as priority categories via the Express Entry system in 2025. Further, IRCC has allocated over 41,700 permanent resident landings to this group this year through the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
IRCC issues more Express Entry invitations to PNP applicants. Below is the summary for the same. Take a look!
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| 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 |
Is Entering The Express Entry Pool Worthwhile If I Have A Low CRS Score?
IRCC issues more Express Entry invitations to PNP applicants. While having a low CRS score might be dissuading for some applicants looking to enter the Express Entry pool, it is generally always a good idea to enter the pool if you are eligible, as simply being in the pool can increase your chances of obtaining an ITA.
This is for various reasons, including:
1. CRS Scores Are Notoriously Hard To Predict
What might seem like a low at the moment might be sufficient in the future for obtaining an ITA. However, if applicants are out of the pool, they will likely not be able to benefit from these fluctuations due to the second point.
2. The Tie-Breaking Rule
In addition to meeting other conditions of an Express Entry draw to be invited, applicants must also create an Express Entry applicant profile in the system by the date and time specified in the ministerial instructions – known as the tie-break rule. Applicants who have not created an Express Entry profile before this time are not considered in that draw. Thus, entering the Express Entry applicant pool early is often beneficial for a newcomer’s chances of obtaining an ITA.
3. Your Individual CRS Score Might Continue To Increase While You Are In The Applicant Pool
If you are able to raise your CRS score, then it can increase in real-time once you obtain the proper supporting documentation. This implies that you do not have to wait, nor submit a new Express Entry profile if your CRS score changes.
4. You May Apply For And Be Considered For Multiple Programs While You Have A Profile In The Express Entry Pool
This includes enhanced PNP streams and pilot programs, which are often region-specific. Applicants to these other programs should make sure that their inclusion in the Express Entry pool will not impact their eligibility. In cases where this is not an issue, however, applicants can now build eligibility for immigration through two separate pathways, increasing their chances of obtaining an ITA or its equivalent.
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