Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool.
On March 3, 2025, the department issued 725 ITAs through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667 and had to have created an Express Entry profile before 6:25 pm Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 5, 2024, to be eligible for this draw.
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This marks the first draw of the month and follows several previous draws in February, including those for French-language proficiency, two PNP draws, and two Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws. February saw significant activity within the Express Entry system, with over 11,000 ITAs issued throughout the month.
So far in 2025, Express Entry draws have primarily focused on PNP and CEC candidates, with only one category-based selection draw conducted so far.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| 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 |
Documents required to respond to an ITA:
If you receive an ITA through the Express Entry system and decide to apply for permanent residence (PR), you must submit the following documents with your application:
- A copy of your valid passport
- A copy of your birth certificate
- Valid language test results
- Documentation of your work experience
- Police clearance certificate(s) for all countries where you have lived for more than 6 months since turning 18
- Receipt from an Immigration Medical Exam (if required)
- Regulation-sized photographs of yourself (the principal applicant) and any accompanying family members
Depending on the program under which you are applying and the information in your Express Entry profile, you may also need to provide:
- Canadian educational credentials or an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education
- A letter of attestation
- Official transcripts from post-secondary education
- A letter from a Canadian employer for arranged employment
- Proof of family relationships in Canada
- Proof of settlement funds
- Legal documents for name changes or reported birth date changes
- Marriage certificate(s)
- Divorce or annulment certificates
- Death certificates
- Adoption papers
- Certified copies of a skilled trade qualification certificate from a Canadian provincial or territorial authority
- Work contracts or pay stubs
- Documents related to income tax filings
This list is not exhaustive. For further details on how to respond to an ITA and apply for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, please visit our dedicated webpage.
