Express Entry: IRCC issues more invitations to PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
The immigration department issued 125 ITAs in a targeted draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 784; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 6:12 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on 12 September 2024.
See how competitive your Express Entry profile is
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| 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 |
Today's Express Entry draw is the third of the month. It follows the second draw for the healthcare and social services occupations category on 4 June, and another PNP draw on 2 June. These are also the first three draws under the new Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
Thus far, IRCC has issued 35,342 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.
This year, the Express Entry system has primarily held draws focused on PNP candidates, with the remainder of Express Entry ITAs dedicated to CEC candidates, candidates with French-language proficiency, and those in Express Entry's priority categories:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 10 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Can I update my Express Entry profile after I submit it?
Express Entry candidates can update their profiles after they have submitted them, provided that they remain eligible.
This can be especially beneficial for factors like a candidate's language score or work experience, as increases in these areas can yield substantial corresponding gains in CRS scores.
It is the responsibility of Express Entry candidates to update their profiles whenever relevant changes in their circumstances occur. Information in a candidate profile must always be truthful. If a candidate receives an ITA based on false or outdated information presented in their candidate profile, they may be found ineligible for the invitation.
Continuing to apply for permanent residence based on false information contained within a candidate profile can constitute misrepresentation, which is a form of fraud that can carry serious consequences in the context of Canadian immigration. Misrepresentation can even occur by mistake, such as if a candidate provided information that they did not realise was false.
Candidates found guilty of misrepresentation can have their permanent resident status and even their Canadian citizenship revoked. In addition (based on the context of the misrepresentation), candidates may need to pay a fine, and even be barred from applying for Canadian immigration for a certain time period.
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