September 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
The number of candidates in the Express Entry pool from August 5 to August 17 has decreased by 2,472.
The greatest decline in candidates was concentrated in the 481–600 score range, which saw a combined drop of 2,342 profiles.
August marked the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 2025 seen so far for French-language proficiency draws, and the second highest for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws.
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This article will cover
- The Express Entry draws that took place in August;
- The current composition of the Express Entry pool; and
- How your CRS score ranks against other candidates in the pool.
What draws took place in August?
August saw the issuance of 6,417 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates across five draws and four different draw types (two of them being category-based):
| Draw date | Draw type | ITAs issued | CRS cut-off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| August 7, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 8, 2025 | French-language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 18, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 19, 2025 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
The draws conducted by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) over the course of August represent
- The 14th and 15th PNP draws of the year;
- The eighth Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of the year;
- The fourth French-language proficiency draw of the year; and
- The fourth healthcare and social services draw of the year.
The immigration department issued 1,141 fewer ITAs in August compared to July. This is the fourth lowest month for ITA issuances this year following April, May, and January.
| Month | Total number of ITAs issued |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 5,821 |
| February 2025 | 11,601 |
| March 2025 | 13,261 |
| April 2025 | 1,246 |
| May 2025 | 2,511 |
| June 2025 | 7,405 |
| July 2025 | 7,558 |
| August 2025 | 6,417 |
From January 1 to August 31, 2025, IRCC has sent out 55,820 invitations through the Express Entry system—23,143 less issuances than seen in 2024 during this time frame.
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What is the current distribution of scores in the Express Entry pool?
The table below shows the Express Entry pool’s score distribution as of August 17.
It also shows the change in the number of candidate profiles across each score range from August 5 to August 17.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates | Change in number of profiles |
|---|---|---|
| 0–300 | 8,179 | -46 |
| 301–350 | 20,424 | -110 |
| 351–400 | 53,461 | -129 |
| 401–410 | 13,455 | +67 |
| 411–420 | 14,488 | +32 |
| 421–430 | 14,639 | -13 |
| 431–440 | 16,222 | +80 |
| 441–450 | 15,116 | -85 |
| 451-460 | 15,879 | -41 |
| 461–470 | 17,339 | -44 |
| 471–480 | 17,035 | +199 |
| 481–490 | 12,349 | -541 |
| 491–500 | 12,409 | -566 |
| 501–600 | 22,930 | -1,235 |
| 601–1,200 | 188 | -40 |
| Total | 254,113 | -2,472 |
How do scores in the Express Entry pool rank against each other?
The table below presents the distribution of CRS scores in the Express Entry pool as of August 17, 2025.
It shows the percentile range for each respective score bracket, as well as the percentage of candidates in each bracket in relation to the entire pool.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool can use this table to gain insight into how their scores compare to other profiles and how competitive their profile is.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates | Percentage | Percentile range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–300 | 8,179 | 3.22% | 0.00% - 3.22% |
| 301–350 | 20,424 | 8.04% | 3.22% - 11.26% |
| 351–400 | 53,461 | 21.04% | 11.26% - 32.29% |
| 401–410 | 13,455 | 5.29% | 32.29% - 37.59% |
| 411–420 | 14,488 | 5.70% | 37.59% - 43.29% |
| 421–430 | 14,639 | 5.76% | 43.29% - 49.05% |
| 431–440 | 16,222 | 6.38% | 49.05% - 55.44% |
| 441–450 | 15,116 | 5.95% | 55.44% - 61.38% |
| 451–460 | 15,879 | 6.25% | 61.38% - 67.63% |
| 461–470 | 17,339 | 6.82% | 67.63% - 74.46% |
| 471–480 | 17,035 | 6.70% | 74.46% - 81.16% |
| 481–490 | 12,349 | 4.86% | 81.16% - 86.02% |
| 491–500 | 12,409 | 4.88% | 86.02% - 90.90% |
| 501–600 | 22,930 | 9.02% | 90.90% - 99.93% |
| 601–1,200 | 188 | 0.07% | 99.93% - 100.00% |
Methodology: The percentiles values shown in the table above reflect the percentage of Express Entry candidates with CRS scores at or below the upper limit of each respective score range.
For increased comprehension, these percentiles are shown as ranges, indicating that candidates within each CRS score bracket fall somewhere between the two percentile values listed.
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