Canada PR in 2025: Express Entry Draw Analysis & Future Predictions
Explore the latest Express Entry pool updates for February 2025, including ITAs issued, CRS score distribution, and key trends in Canadian immigration.
After a January that saw Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held two draws in February.
In January, 5,821 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and enhanced Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). This marked a significant increase compared to December, which had only three draws. Notably, no French-language proficiency draws were held in January—the first time since June 2024 that IRCC deviated from this pattern.
| Month | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 5,961 |
| November 2024 | 5,507 |
| December 2024 | 2,561 |
| January 2025 | 5,821 |
January 2025 Draw Details
| Draw No. | Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-Off |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
These draws align with Canada’s 2025-27 Immigration Levels Plan, prioritizing CEC and PNP candidates to support the country's economic growth and population targets.
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
| 601-1200 | 173 |
| 501-600 | 23,165 |
| 491-500 | 13,487 |
| 481-490 | 13,003 |
| 471-480 | 15,652 |
| 461-470 | 13,815 |
| 451-460 | 12,953 |
| 441-450 | 12,567 |
| 431-440 | 13,621 |
| 421-430 | 12,432 |
| 411-420 | 12,833 |
| 401-410 | 12,055 |
| 351-400 | 51,079 |
| 301-350 | 21,576 |
| 0-300 | 5,641 |
| Total | 234,052 |
The pool saw a slight decrease in candidates with scores between 501-600, despite the addition of 6,289 new profiles since January.
Understanding the ranking structure of the pool can help candidates gauge their chances for an ITA in upcoming draws. The following table presents the percentile range and the percentage of candidates in each CRS range.
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates | Percentile Range | Percentage |
| 0-300 | 5,641 | 0-2.41% | 2.41% |
| 301-350 | 21,576 | 2.41%-11.63% | 9.22% |
| 351-400 | 51,079 | 11.63%-33.45% | 21.82% |
| 401-410 | 12,055 | 33.45%-38.60% | 5.15% |
| 411-420 | 12,833 | 38.60%-44.09% | 5.48% |
| 421-430 | 12,432 | 44.09%-49.40% | 5.31% |
| 431-440 | 13,621 | 49.40%-55.22% | 5.82% |
| 441-450 | 12,567 | 55.22%-60.59% | 5.37% |
| 451-460 | 12,953 | 60.59%-66.12% | 5.53% |
| 461-470 | 13,815 | 66.12%-72.02% | 5.90% |
| 471-480 | 15,652 | 72.02%-78.71% | 6.69% |
| 481-490 | 13,003 | 78.71%-84.27% | 5.56% |
| 491-500 | 13,487 | 84.27%-90.03% | 5.76% |
| 501-600 | 23,165 | 90.03%-99.93% | 9.90% |
| 601-1200 | 173 | 99.93%-100.00% | 0.07% |
| Total | 234,052 |
This information provides key insights into the current Express Entry pool composition and can help applicants strategize their next steps in securing an ITA.
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