Dear future neighbour,
Canada held its first Express Entry draw for August on August 6, 2025. In this round, 225 people were invited to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To get an invitation, candidates needed a CRS score of at least 739, which is quite high.
This draw was only for candidates who had a provincial nomination, which gives them an extra 600 points in the system. making it easier to meet the cut-off.
See below details of latest Express Entry Draw:
- Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Date and time: August 6, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 739
- Number of invitations issued: 225
- Rank needed: 225 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: April 23, 2025
Review of Express Entry in 2025
So far this year, Canada has not done any “all-program” draws (which used to invite a wide range of candidates). Instead, the focus has shifted to specific groups like:
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People with provincial nominations
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French-speaking candidates
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Workers in healthcare, tech, education, and other in-demand jobs
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Those with Canadian work or study experience
Between January and July 2025, Canada has held 27 draws and issued just under 50,000 invitations. This is lower than previous years, showing that Canada is being more selective this year.
See below details of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See below latest CRS Score Distribution
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 228 |
| 501-600 | 24,165 |
| 451-500 | 76,004 |
| 491-500 | 12,975 |
| 481-490 | 12,890 |
| 471-480 | 16,836 |
| 461-470 | 17,383 |
| 451-460 | 15,920 |
| 401-450 | 73,839 |
| 441-450 | 15,201 |
| 431-440 | 16,142 |
| 421-430 | 14,652 |
| 411-420 | 14,456 |
| 401-410 | 13,388 |
| 351-400 | 53,590 |
| 301-350 | 20,534 |
| 0-300 | 8,225 |
| Total | 256,585 |
What This Means for You
If you don’t have a provincial nomination, it’s now harder to get invited unless you fit into a special category. To improve your chances, consider:
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Applying to a PNP stream
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Learning French
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Gaining work or study experience in Canada
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Working in a field that’s currently in demand
What’s Next?
More draws are expected later this month, and they may target specific job fields or language skills. If you’re planning to move to Canada, now is the time to update your Express Entry profile and explore other options that can boost your CRS score.
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Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.
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