Dear future neighbour,
Canada continues its steady pace of Express Entry draws this fall, with the latest round taking place on October 14, 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream marking Express Entry Draw #372.
If you’re an aspiring immigrant keeping an eye on CRS trends, here’s everything you need to know about this draw and what it means for your Express Entry journey.
Key Highlights from the October 14 Express Entry Draw
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw Number | #372 |
| Date of Draw | October 14, 2025 |
| Program Type | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| Number of Invitations Issued | 345 |
| Minimum CRS Score Required | 778 |
| Tie-Breaker Date | July 17, 2025 |
Since PNP candidates automatically receive a 600-point CRS boost after being nominated by a province or territory, the actual base CRS score (before nomination) for these candidates was roughly around 178.
What This Draw Tells Us
1. PNP Draws Continue to Dominate Fall 2025
This is the latest in a series of program-specific draws focusing on provincial nominees. With provinces like Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia ramping up their nomination quotas this year, IRCC’s focus on PNP candidates reflects Canada’s goal of addressing regional labour shortages and distributing immigration benefits across provinces.
2. CRS Score Eases Slightly
Compared to the last PNP draw on September 29, which had a cutoff of 855 CRS points, the October 14 draw saw the threshold drop by 77 points. This could signal a gradual easing as more nominations are issued by provinces and IRCC balances draw frequencies across categories.
3. IRCC Maintains a Varied Draw Strategy
This month alone, Canada has conducted draws for:
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Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on October 1 (1,000 ITAs, cutoff 534)
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French-language category on October 6 (4,500 ITAs, cutoff 432)
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PNP-specific draw on October 14 (345 ITAs, cutoff 778)
This pattern shows IRCC’s ongoing effort to diversify invitations and meet the 2025 immigration targets across multiple skill categories.
See below Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | 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 |
What This Means for Express Entry Candidates
If you’re in the Express Entry pool, here are key takeaways from the latest draw:
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Provincial Nomination = Big Advantage
Securing a provincial nomination remains one of the fastest and most reliable ways to receive an ITA. That 600-point bonus can turn an average CRS score into a guaranteed invitation. -
Keep an Eye on Category-Based Draws
Even if your CRS score isn’t high enough for PNP or general draws, IRCC is increasingly selecting candidates based on occupation or language ability (like trades, education, and French-speaking proficiency). -
Update Your Profile Regularly
Make sure your Express Entry profile is up to date including new work experience, language test results, or educational upgrades — to stay competitive as draw patterns shift. -
Don’t Rely on One Stream
PNP draws are great, but many successful candidates are now being invited through French language or occupation-specific draws. Staying flexible increases your chances.
Looking ahead, analysts expect IRCC to hold at least one more draw in late October, potentially targeting either:
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Healthcare or Education occupations, or
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Another general all-program draw to clear backlogs.
With Canada aiming to welcome more than 485,000 new permanent residents in 2025, it’s likely we’ll continue to see frequent and diverse Express Entry draws throughout the fall season.
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