Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Issues More Invitations to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry System
IRCC has recently issued 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.
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To be eligible for this draw, candidates had to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 726.
- Created an Express Entry profile before 3:46 p.m. (UTC) on 24 September 2024.
Summary of 2025 Express Entry Draws
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | 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 |
Today’s draw marks the first of June and follows a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on May 13, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 12, and two category-based selections (for healthcare and education).
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 34,717 ITAs through Express Entry.
In 2025, the majority of Express Entry draws have targeted PNP candidates. The remaining ITAs have been issued to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), those with French-language proficiency, and those in priority categories such as education, healthcare, and social services.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 9 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
Why Does Canada Use the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)?
Canada uses the CRS to identify skilled workers most likely to thrive in the Canadian job market. The CRS is designed to benefit both Canada and its immigrants by selecting individuals who are expected to make significant contributions to Canada’s economy.
The CRS uses a detailed, evidence-based scoring and ranking system based on decades of research into the labour market outcomes of immigrants. Studies have shown that newcomers who are younger, have strong work experience, solid education, and proficiency in English or French tend to integrate well into Canada’s workforce.
Evidence supporting the CRS’s effectiveness includes a 2020 report by IRCC. The report examined the labour market performance of Express Entry immigrants since its inception in 2015. The findings highlighted that these immigrants enjoy high employment rates, strong earnings, and low unemployment—outcomes directly linked to the CRS’s targeted selection criteria.
