Breaking: IRCC Invites 725 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
IRCC invites 725 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. Learn about CRS scores, trends in 2025, and the documents required for permanent residence applications.
Overview of the Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 725 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 6:25 pm UTC on June 5, 2024.
Express Entry Draw Trends in 2025
The latest draw marks the first Express Entry invitation round of March 2025, following a series of category-specific and program-based draws in February. IRCC has issued over 11,000 ITAs since the start of the year, primarily focusing on PNP and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
Here is a summary of Express Entry draws in 2025 so far:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Required Documents for ITA Submission
If you receive an ITA through Express Entry and choose to apply for permanent residence (PR), you must submit the following key documents:
Essential Documents:
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Valid passport
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Birth certificate
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Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, etc.)
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Proof of work experience (employment letters, contracts, or pay stubs)
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Police clearance certificates (for countries where you have lived for more than 6 months after turning 18)
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Immigration Medical Exam (IME) receipt (if applicable)
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Regulation-sized photographs of yourself and accompanying family members
Additional Documents (Based on Eligibility Criteria):
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Education Credential Assessment (ECA) or Canadian education credential
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Proof of settlement funds
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Proof of family ties in Canada
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Job offer letter from a Canadian employer (if applicable)
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Certificate of qualification in a skilled trade (if required)
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Marriage, divorce, annulment, or death certificates (if applicable)
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Legal documents for name or birth date changes
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Adoption papers (if applicable)
Note: The required documents may vary based on the specific program under which you receive an ITA.
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