Canada Invites 503 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Canada continues to invite candidates through its Express
Entry system, with a recent focus on those nominated under the Provincial
Nominee Program (PNP).
On June 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 503 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to
PNP candidates. To qualify for this round, candidates needed:
- A
minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742, and
- An
Express Entry profile created before 9:44 p.m. UTC on May 30, 2025.
This draw marks the fifth Express Entry draw in June
2025, following recent invitations for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and
targeted categories like healthcare and education.
Express Entry Draw Summary for 2025
Below is a summary of Express Entry draws held so far in
2025:
|
Date |
Draw Type |
ITAs Issued |
CRS Cut-off |
|
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 |
So far in 2025, 38,845 ITAs have been issued under Express Entry.
Focus of Express Entry Draws in 2025
The focus this year has largely been on the Provincial
Nominee Program, with other draws targeting candidates with:
- Canadian
work experience (CEC)
- French
language proficiency
- In-demand
sectors like healthcare, education, and social services
Here’s the breakdown by draw type:
|
Draw Type |
Number of Draws |
|
Provincial Nominee Program |
11 |
|
Canadian Experience Class |
5 |
|
French-language proficiency |
3 |
|
Healthcare and social services |
2 |
|
Education |
1 |
Important Reminder for ITA Recipients
If you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you
must submit a complete and truthful application for permanent residence.
Misrepresentation — providing false or incomplete information — can lead to severe
consequences, including:
- A
five-year ban from re-entering the Express Entry pool
- A
finding of inadmissibility to Canada
Applicants are fully responsible for the accuracy of all
details and documents in their application. Even unintentional errors can be
treated as misrepresentation if they impact the outcome of your application.
Final Thoughts
With more frequent draws and targeted categories, now is a
great time for eligible candidates to strengthen their Express Entry profiles.
Whether you are a PNP nominee, a skilled worker in a priority occupation, or
someone with Canadian work experience, staying informed and ensuring complete
and honest documentation is essential.
