Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In a recent draw focused on French language proficiency, the department issued 7,500 ITAs. To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379 and to have created their Express Entry profile before 2:53 am Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on March 6, 2025.
Consult for your eligibility for all Express Entry streams
This draw marks the lowest CRS cut-off score for any Express Entry draw since February 29, 2024.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 is the fourth of March and the second of the week, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on March 17, and a French-language proficiency draw earlier in the month.
The most recent Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw took place on February 5, where 4,000 CEC candidates were invited.
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 30,683 ITAs to Express Entry candidates.
IRCC has also emphasized its commitment to prioritizing in-Canada candidates for permanent residence, a policy that has been consistent in IRCC draws since mid-2024. This is in line with one of the priorities previously advocated by Canada’s new Immigration Minister Rachel Bendayan, although Prime Minister Mark Carney has yet to issue a formal Mandate Letter to her.
What Happens to My Express Entry Profile After a Year?
Express Entry profiles are valid for up to one year. After this period, the profile expires and will no longer be considered active in the system.
Candidates who wish to remain in the Express Entry pool after their profile expires must submit a new profile through the IRCC permanent residence portal. IRCC advises saving previous profile information for easier submission.
The timing of submitting your profile can impact your chances of receiving an ITA due to IRCC’s tie-breaking rule. This rule requires candidates to submit their profile before a specified cut-off time to be eligible for ITAs in any given draw. Candidates who meet the CRS cut-off score but do not receive an ITA may have missed the tie-breaking cut-off time.
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