In May 2025, IRCC conducted an Express Entry draw inviting 511 candidates falling under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Key Details of Express Entry Draw Results
The latest Express Entry draw is the third held in May 2025. It follows two category-specific draws on May 1 and May 2.
The May 1 draw targeted candidates in the education sector. While the draw on May 2 focused on healthcare and social services candidates.
So far this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 33,940 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry in 2025.
The draws have mainly targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), reflecting a strong focus on provincial and regional labour needs.
The remaining invitations have gone to applicants in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and other priority groups, such as those with French language proficiency, healthcare, trades, and education backgrounds.
| Draw Type | No. of Draws | Draw Dates (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 8 | Jan 7, Feb 4, Feb 17, Mar 3, Mar 17, Apr 14, Apr 28, May 12 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 | Feb 19, Mar 6, Mar 21 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3 | Jan 8, Jan 23, Feb 5 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 | May 2 |
| Education | 1 | May 1 |
IRCC has invited 4,590 candidates exclusively from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream through Express Entry.
| Draw Date | Program Category | Number of ITAs Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The above data highlights the IRCC’s targeted approach in 2025, prioritizing Provincial Nominee Program candidates with the majority of draws.
A PNP-specific draw exclusively targets candidates with a nomination from a Canadian province or territory.
A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, thereby guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the next draw.
Usually, PNP-specific draws generally have higher CRS cut-off scores than regular Express Entry draws due to the point boost through a provincial nomination.
Provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick actively participate in the Provincial Nominee Program by selecting skilled immigrants who meet local labour market needs.
These provinces attract candidates with the skills and experience that support regional economic growth. The provincial involvement ensures that immigration aligns closely with specific workforce demands across Canada.
Obtaining a provincial nomination is an excellent way to improve the chances of candidates whose CRS scores are not high enough to receive an ITA in regular Express Entry draws.
The 600-point boost from a nomination significantly increases the chances of receiving an ITA.
As a result, PNP-specific Express Entry streams remain a strategic and popular pathway for many skilled workers seeking Canadian PR.
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