Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a new round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In the latest draw, IRCC invited 574 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for this round, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 711 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 1:54 a.m. (UTC) on October 6, 2025.
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This draw represents the first Express Entry selection of the year.
Although IRCC has indicated in its Immigration Levels Plan that it will continue to prioritize in-Canada applicants for permanent residence and maintain category-based Express Entry draws, the overall pattern of selections for the remainder of the year remains uncertain.
However, based on previous announcements, an increase in French-language category draws is expected, as Canada continues to raise its targets for Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Additionally, IRCC is anticipated to begin selections under its newly announced “Physicians with Canadian Work Experience” category.
To date, IRCC has issued a total of 574 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2026.
