Dear future neighbour,
Canada has invited 503 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency through its Express Entry system, in a draw held on June 23, 2025. This draw focused on candidates who had received a provincial nomination, meaning they were selected by a Canadian province or territory to help fill local job needs.
See below key details of the Draw:
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Date: June 23, 2025
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Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
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Invitations Issued: 503
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Minimum CRS Score Required: 742
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Profile Deadline: Submitted before May 30, 2025
The high CRS score (742) reflects the extra 600 points given to candidates who receive a provincial nomination. This boost often guarantees an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
So far, IRCC has granted a total of 38,845 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in 2025.
Recent PNP Draws in June 2025
So far in June, Canada has held three PNP-only draws:
| Date | Invitations | CRS Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | 277 | 726 |
| June 10, 2025 | 125 | 784 |
| June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
This trend shows that PNP draws are currently a major part of Canada’s immigration plan.
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