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Express Entry Draw #377: IRCC Issues 714 Invitations to PNP Candidates For PR

Canada Conducts Major Express Entry PNP Drawn - Over 700 Candidates Invited

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    IRCC Invites 714 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Express Entry Draw

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has just held one of the largest Express Entry draws so far in 2025, inviting 714 candidates who applied through the Provincial Nominee Program.
    The draw on November 11, 2025, was the largest PNP-specific round in more than six months and marked a continued effort by Canada to attract skilled immigrants who have already been nominated by a province.
    Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 738 and needed to have submitted their Express Entry profiles before 2:12 a.m. (UTC) on February 22, 2025, to be eligible.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Provincial Nominee Program
    • Number of ITAs: 714
    • Date and time of round: November 10, 2025 at 15:23:48 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 738
    • Tie-breaking rule: February 22, 2025 at 2:12:01 UTC
    • Total ITAs issued in 2025 so far: 82,199

    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    Invitations to apply to the Provincial Nominee Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    October 14 Express Entry Draw Results

    According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the applicants required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) level of 778 or above for them to be invited during this particular draw. It was the applicants who had created their Express Entry profile before the time of July 17, 2025, 7:58 p.m. UTC.

    This was the 19th PNP-centric draw of the year 2025, testifying to the program’s dominant position in the overall immigration strategy of Canada. And, the third Express Entry draw of the month, after the October 1st and October 6th draws.

    Total Express Entry ITAs for 2025

    Following the latest draw, the total of ITAs issued under Express Entry for 2025 has come to 82,199.

    Collectively, the total depicts the continuous pattern towards Canada’s aggressive immigration targets and strategy to prioritize human capital and even labour market requirements for selected sectors.

    Category-Based Draws for 2025 up to Now

    Express Entry for 2025 has seen draws in several of its higher-priority streams. Draw breakdown is below:

    The draws are now divided as follows:

    • PNP : 21 draws
    • CEC : 11 drawings
    • French-language skills : 7 draws
    • Healthcare and social services : 5 draws
    • Education: 2 draw
    • Trade Occupations : 1
    When looking at total ITAs issued across streams, French-language draws and CEC rounds lead the pack, followed closely by healthcare and PNP streams.

    Healthcare-Specific Rounds in 2025

    The August 19 draw was the latest in a series of healthcare draws this year. Earlier rounds were:

    • July 22: 4,000 invitations, CRS 475.
    • June 4: 500 invitations, CRS 504.
    • May 2: 500 invitations, CRS 510.
    By announcing progressively larger rounds of draws for health care and social work, Canada is ensuring its commitment to meet the critical gaps in employees at hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Below is a snapshot of all Express Entry draws conducted so far this year:
    • French language proficiency: 36,000
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 22,850
    • Healthcare and social services occupations 10,000
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 8,599
    • Education Professionals 3,500
    • Trade occupations (Version 2) 1,250
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    377 November 10 PNP 714 738
    376 October 29 French-Speaking Candidates 6,000 416
    375 October 28 Canadian Experience Class 1,000 533
    374 October 27 Provincial Nominee Program 302 761
    373 October 15 Healthcare Professionals 2,500 472
    372 October 14 PNP 345 778
    371 October 06 French language proficiency 4,500 432
    370 October 01 CEC 1,000 534
    369 September 29 PNP 291 855
    368 September 18 Trade occupations 1,250 505
    367 September 17 Education occupations 2,500 462
    366 September 15 PNP 228 746
    365 September 04 French language proficiency 4,500 446
    364 September 03 CEC 1,000 534
    363 September 02 PNP 249 772
    362 August 19 Healthcare and social services 2,500 470
    361 August 18 PNP 192 800
    360 August 08 French language proficiency 2,500 481
    359 August 07 CEC 1,000 534
    358 August 06 PNP 225 739
    357 July 22 Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) 4,000 475
    356 July 21 PNP 202 788
    355 July 08 CEC 3,000 518
    354 July 07 PNP 356 750
    353 June 26 CEC 3,000 521
    352 June 23 PNP 503 742
    351 June 12 CEC 3,000 529
    350 June 10 Provincial Nominee Program 125 784
    349 June 04 Healthcare and social services 500 504
    348 June 02 PNP 277 726
    347 May 13 CEC 500 547
    346 May 12 PNP 511 706
    345 May 02 Healthcare and social Services Occupations 500 510
    344 May 01 Education Professionals 1,000 479
    343 April 28 PNP 421 727
    342 April 14 PNP 825 764
    341 March 21 French language 7,500 379
    340 March 17 PNP 536 736
    339 March 06 French language 4,500 410
    338 March 03 PNP 725 667
    337 February 19 French language 6,500 428
    336 February 17 PNP 646 750
    335 February 05 CEC 4,000 521
    334 February 04 PNP 455 802
    333 January 23 CEC 4,000 527
    332 January 8 CEC 1,350 542
    331 January 7 PNP 471 793

    As of November 10, a total of 82,199 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2025.

    Express Entry Draw Reports

    Number of Express Entry Draws by Category This Year:

    The Provincial Nominee Program category of the Express Entry categories leads the trend with the highest number of 14 rounds, followed by the Canadian Experience Class with 8 rounds. Also, IRCC has conducted 3 rounds each for French-speaking candidates and healthcare professionals. A single draw was also held for individuals in the education sector.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 14
    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 8
    French-language proficiency 4
    Healthcare and social services 3
    Education 1

    The trend since June 10, 2025, reveals a pattern of alternating draws between PNP and CEC categories roughly every two weeks. Additionally, healthcare-focused draws have taken place monthly since May, reflecting IRCC’s commitment to addressing sector-specific shortages in Canada’s healthcare system.

    Current Express Entry Trends and Category Breakdown

    With the latest draw, the healthcare and social services category now joins a growing list of specialized selection categories implemented this year. The distribution of draws in 2025 highlights a more nuanced approach to selecting candidates who meet Canada’s urgent labour and demographic needs.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program 7
    French-language proficiency 3
    Canadian Experience Class 3
    Education 1
    Healthcare and social services 1

    Significance of the November 11 Draw

    This draw was the first Express Entry round since the announcement of Canada’s new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026-2028. It also continued a trend for IRCC toward PNP draws, showing that provinces are playing an increasingly important role in framing the country’s economic immigration strategy.
    The last time a larger PNP draw took place was on April 14, 2025, when 825 invitations went to nominated candidates. So far this year, a total of 82,199 invitations to apply have been issued through all Express Entry rounds combined.
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    What It Means for Future Immigrants

    The increased reliance on category-specific Express Entry draws shows the direction that Canada is taking in skills-based immigration, favoring those candidates who can fill labor gaps in certain industries and provinces. With PNP nominations continuing to dominate, candidates with close ties to provinces or territories, relevant work experience, and higher CRS scores will have better chances of receiving invitations in upcoming draws.
    With the federal government preparing its next Express Entry series of rounds under the 2026 plan, potential applicants should continue to update their profiles, monitor the various times for provincial nomination opportunities, and refine their language and skill credentials in order to stay competitive.
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    What This Means for Future Applicants

    For aspiring immigrants, the latest French-language draw reinforces the value of language proficiency as a major advantage in the Express Entry pool. Candidates fluent in both English and French not only receive additional CRS points but also enjoy better chances of selection in future category-based draws.
    Those currently preparing their Express Entry profiles are encouraged to:
    • Improve their language test scores (IELTS, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada).
    • Gain Canadian work experience if eligible for CEC or PNP streams.
    • Monitor category-based trends to identify the most active occupational sectors.
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    Conclusion

    With just a few months left in the year, IRCC may continue its high pace of draws to reach its immigration admission targets for 2025. Observers expect additional rounds focusing on healthcare, education, and trades before the year concludes.

    As Canada prepares for the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, these category-based draws will likely remain central to its strategy, ensuring that immigration continues to support both economic growth and community development across the country.

    Also check out Canada Immigration Plan 2025 to 2027 | Canada Immigration Levels Plan For 2024-2026 | Canada Immigration Level Plan for 2023-2025​

    Stay tuned for future updates on Express Entry draws and immigration news.

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