Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This marks the third Express Entry draw of the month. In the previous draw, IRCC invited Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply.
If you have received an invitation in the latest draw, you will have 60 days to submit your Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) application. Be aware that if you do not complete the application within the given timeframe, it will no longer be valid
Express Entry Latest Draw - Results
The latest Express Entry draw was held on 17 February 2025, inviting a total of 646 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw was 750.
- Draw No.: 201
- Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Date and time: February 17, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 750
- Number of invitations issued: 646
- Rank needed: 646 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: July 23, 2024 at 17:41:11 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Express Entry: Fastest Immigration Pathway
Express Entry is a point-based immigration program that evaluates aspiring candidates’ profiles based on key factors such as language proficiency, age, work experience, and education. It is one of the fastest and most preferred pathways for individuals to immigrate to Canada.
The Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws enable Canadian provinces and territories to select skilled workers who can meet their specific economic and labor needs. For instance, a province might prioritize certain occupations such as IT, healthcare, or construction based on local demand.
There are three different types of rounds of invitations under the Express Entry Program, including:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW): Targets skilled workers with experience in specific professions.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For individuals with Canadian work experience, typically already living in Canada.
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Allows provinces to nominate candidates who can meet local labor market needs.
Each of these rounds has its own criteria and selection process to help meet Canada’s immigration goals.
- General rounds of invitations
- Program-specific rounds of invitations
- Category-based rounds of invitations
Candidates who have not yet been invited should not withdraw their application from the Express Entry pool, as they may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next round. The candidate’s profile will remain active in the Express Entry pool for 12 months from the date of submission, giving them multiple opportunities to be selected.
Currently, 80% of Canada PR applications under the Express Entry program are being processed within 6 months, making it one of the faster immigration pathways to Canada.
