Dear future neighbour,
On April 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its most recent Express Entry draw, issuing 421 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
See below details of the April 28 Draw
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Draw Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
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Number of ITAs Issued: 421
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Minimum CRS Score Required: 727
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Date of Draw: April 28, 2025
- Tie-breaking Rule: 9 September 2024
This draw marks the second PNP-specific round in April, following an earlier draw on April 14, which invited 825 candidates with a higher minimum CRS score of 764 . The decrease in the CRS cut-off score reflects the broader impact of recent policy changes on the Express Entry system.
See below summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
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| 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 |
Impact of CRS Adjustments
In March 2025, IRCC eliminated the additional CRS points previously awarded for arranged employment supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This policy shift led to a significant drop in CRS scores for many candidates, with reductions ranging from 50 to 200 points . The change aims to level the playing field for applicants without job offers, emphasizing other factors such as language proficiency, education, and work experience.
Overview of Express Entry Draws in 2025
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 31,929 ITAs through various Express Entry draws. These include category-based selections focusing on French language proficiency and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Notably, a draw on March 21 invited 7,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 379, highlighting IRCC’s commitment to attracting French-speaking immigrants.
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