On March 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw exclusively for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 725 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 667.
As per the tie-breaking rule, candidates who had the lowest CRS score of 667 were only invited if they had submitted their Express Entry profiles before June 5, 2024, at 18:25:22 UTC.
Latest Canada Express Entry Draws – February & March 2025
Canada's Express Entry system is used to invite skilled workers to apply for permanent residency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) holds regular draws, selecting candidates based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Here’s a simple breakdown of the latest draws:
|
Date |
Type of Draw |
Invitations Issued |
Minimum CRS Score |
Tie-Breaking Date |
|
March 3, 2025 |
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
725 |
667 |
June 5, 2024 |
|
February 19, 2025 |
French Language Proficiency |
6,500 |
428 |
February 10, 2025 |
|
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
646 |
750 |
July 23, 2024 |
|
|
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
4,000 |
521 |
November 14, 2024 |
What This Means for You
- PNP Draws (March 3 & Feb 17): These draws invited candidates who were already nominated by a Canadian province, which boosts their CRS score.
- French-Language Draw (Feb 19): If you have strong French skills, you had a better chance of being invited with a lower CRS score.
- CEC Draw (Feb 5): This was for people who already have Canadian work experience.
What is the Tie-Breaking Rule?
When multiple candidates have the same CRS score, IRCC invites those who submitted their profiles earlier.
For example, in the March 3 draw, if you had a score of 667 but submitted your profile after June 5, 2024, you will not be invited.
Next Steps for Invited Candidates
After you obtain an Invitation to Apply (ITA), You will have 60 days to submit your permanent residency application. IRCC usually processes applications within six months.
How to Improve Your Chances?
- Increase your CRS score by improving your language test results (especially French).
- Gain more work experience in Canada.
- Consider a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points.
Stay updated on Express Entry draws to know when you might get invited!
