IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in the first July draw. In this latest draw, IRCC issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system, specifically for candidates who were nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To receive an invitation in this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750
- Have created an Express Entry profile before 4:09 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on March 19, 2025
If you’re planning to apply through Express Entry, it’s crucial to understand how your profile stacks up. This draw shows that CRS scores for PNP candidates remain relatively high due to the additional points that come with a provincial nomination.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
So far in 2025, IRCC has held a series of draws targeting different categories under the Express Entry system. Here’s a look at how this year’s draws have unfolded so far:
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| 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 |
This latest PNP draw is the first of July. It comes after a busy end of June where IRCC held multiple draws, including a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on June 26, a PNP draw on June 23, another CEC draw on June 12, and a smaller PNP draw on June 10.
With this draw, the total number of Invitations to Apply issued through Express Entry this year now stands at 42,201. This demonstrates Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming skilled newcomers who can help fill gaps in the labour market.
Breakdown Of Express Entry Draws By Category
IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in the first July draw. So far this year, IRCC has focused heavily on draws for PNP and CEC candidates, with additional draws targeting French-speaking candidates and key priority occupations like healthcare, social services, and education.
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 12 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 6 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Recent Trends Shaping Express Entry
A clear trend has emerged since mid-May: Express Entry draws have generally alternated between PNP-focused draws and CEC draws. Only one category-based draw has taken place during this same period.
This pattern shows how IRCC is balancing invitations between newcomers already working in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class and candidates who have secured a provincial nomination.
Because of these regular draws, there has been a noticeable month-to-month decline in the number of candidate profiles in the CRS score ranges of 501–600 and 600+. This is the first time in at least six months that these ranges have seen a drop, likely due to consistent draws helping clear out high-scoring candidates from the pool.
IRCC’s approach shows its ongoing focus on efficiently selecting candidates who are ready to contribute to Canada’s workforce needs while ensuring that provinces have the skilled workers they need to grow their economies.
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