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Canada Issues 421 New Invitations Under Express Entry for PNP Nominees

Canada Issues 421 New Invitations Under Express Entry for PNP Nominees

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    IRCC invites more Candidates Through Express Entry System , Apply For PR Visa

    Canada’s immigration authority, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has continued its 2025 Express Entry activities by issuing 421 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) during a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw held on April 28.

    This latest event reflects an ongoing emphasis on provincial nominees within Canada’s broader economic immigration strategy.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Number of ITAs: 421
    • Date and time of round: April 28, 2025 at 14:18:27 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 727
    • Tie-breaking rule: September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC

    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 Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    Details of the April 28 Express Entry Draw

    Candidates invited in the latest round were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727. In addition, eligible profiles had to be submitted into the Express Entry pool before 5:11 p.m. (UTC) on September 9, 2024.
    The targeted nature of this draw, focusing solely on PNP candidates, indicates IRCC’s current preference for applicants who have already been nominated by a Canadian province or territory — a status that significantly boosts their CRS scores and reflects the strong regional demand for skilled immigrants.

    Breakdown of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Canada has maintained an active immigration strategy throughout 2025, with multiple Express Entry draws conducted across different categories. Below is a summary of the draws held so far:

    Additionally, Provincial Nominee Program candidates may receive an “enhanced nomination” through Express Entry, amplifying their CRS scores and improving their chances of selection.

    Candidates are evaluated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which scores factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Candidates with provincial nominations receive 600 additional CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an ITA.

    Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025

    Below is a summary of Express Entry draws conducted so far in 2025: 13 draws held, with 31,929 ITAs issued

    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 9,350
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 4079
    • French language proficiency: 18,500
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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
    The April draw follows a significant policy update: the removal of CRS points for arranged employment, which may have impacted candidate scores across the board.

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    Focus on CEC and Priority Occupations Still to Come

    Despite the initial focus on PNP candidates this year, IRCC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Canadian Experience Class applicants and individuals in priority occupation categories under Express Entry.

    The most recent CEC-specific draw occurred on February 5, and applicants have been awaiting further opportunities.

    Category-based draws for professions like healthcare, STEM fields, and trades, introduced in 2023, are anticipated to resume later this year.

    Canada's Immigration Targets for 2025

    According to Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, the government aims to welcome 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025. The economic immigration category — which includes Express Entry, Provincial Nominees, and other programs — accounts for the majority of this target, with 232,150 spots allocated.
    This underscores the vital role economic immigrants play in addressing Canada’s labor shortages and sustaining its economic growth across provinces and territories.

    What is Express Entry?

    Express Entry is Canada’s primary system for managing applications for economic immigration. It oversees three key federal immigration programs:

    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Targets skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
    • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): Targets skilled trade workers with specific qualifications.
    • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): Targets skilled professionals with international work experience and educational qualifications.

    Candidates are ranked based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which is calculated based on factors such as:

    • Age
    • Education
    • Language proficiency in English and French
    • Work experience
    • Adaptability and connections to Canada

    Candidates who receive a provincial nomination through a PNP stream are awarded an additional 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an ITA.

    Bringing Family to Canada Through Express Entry

    Successful Express Entry applicants can bring their family members along when applying for permanent residence. Eligible accompanying family members include:

    • Spouse or common-law partner
    • Dependent children (biological or adopted)
    • Dependent children of their spouse/partner

    IRCC defines a dependent child as someone who is:

    • Under 22 years old and unmarried
    • 22 years or older but financially dependent on a parent due to a mental or physical condition that began before they turned 22.
    In addition, once permanent residence is secured, individuals can later sponsor other family members, such as parents and grandparents, through specific programs like the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) or invite them to visit through Canada’s Super Visa.

    What This Means for Future Applicants

    The April 28 draw signals a clear direction from IRCC, at least in the early months of 2025: Provincial nominees are being prioritized, and those seeking permanent residence should consider enhancing their profiles by securing a nomination from a Canadian province.

    With a record number of ITAs already issued for French-speaking candidates and the promise of upcoming category-based draws, aspiring immigrants should stay informed and strategically prepare their applications to meet Canada’s evolving immigration priorities.

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