On August 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its most recent Express Entry draw. This time, 225 candidates who were nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) received invitations to apply for permanent residency. The latest PNP draw is the first Express Entry draw of August 2025.
Candidates considered in this draw had to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739.
Draw Date: August 6, 2025
Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
CRS Score: 739 or higher
Profile Created Before: April 23, 2025, at 6:35 am UTC
Draw Type | Number of Draws in 2025 (As of now) |
Provincial Nominee Program | 14 |
Canadian Experience Class | 7 |
French language proficiency | 3 |
Healthcare and social services | 3 |
Education | 1 |
Since June 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is keeping a regular pace of Express Entry draws, inviting eligible candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in every two weeks. Notably,IRCC conducted specific draws for the Healthcare and Social Services category in May, June, and July 2025. This shows how Canada is prioritizing skilled workers in critical sectors.
IRCC is making strategic efforts to attract foreign skilled workers to fill gaps in the country’s workforce. In fact, competition among applicants has intensified; the latest PNP draw saw the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off climb to 739 points, meaning only those with the highest qualifications were selected. Prospective Express Entry candidates are advised to monitor CRS cut-offs and submission deadlines closely to improve their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
To get qualified, aspiring candidates must first meet the minimum eligibility criteria of at least one of the three federal programs managed by Express Entry:
Program Eligibility Requirements
If you are qualified and have strong language skills, relevant skilled work experience, and either provincial nominations or job offers, you are in a better position for the Express Entry draw. Monitoring changes in category priorities and CRS cut-offs is essential for prospective immigrants preparing to apply in 2025.
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