Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published the outcomes of the most recent Express Entry draw held on February 17, 2025. A total of 646 invitations were granted to foreign nationals applying for permanent residency via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Key features of the Recent Draw
- CRS Score: The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score necessary for this draw was 750, marking a decrease of 52 points compared to the last draw conducted on February 4, 2025.
- Required Rank: The rank needed to receive an invitation to apply was established at 646 or higher.
- Tie-Breaking Rule: The tie-breaking rule occurred on July 23, 2024, at 17:41:11 UTC.
- Previous Draw: The last draw for the Provincial Nominee Program took place on February 4, 2025, issuing 455 Express Entry invitations to qualified foreign nationals who were at the top of the rankings, where the lowest-ranked candidate had a CRS score of 802.
About the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The PNP serves as an essential immigration route that integrates the federal Express Entry system with specific programs for nominations from provinces and territories. This partnership enables provinces and territories to choose candidates from the Express Entry pool that fulfill their particular labor market needs and put them forward for permanent residency.
How the System Operates
- Creation of Express Entry Profiles: Aspiring immigrants set up an Express Entry profile, supplying information on their skills, job experience, education, and language abilities.
- Provincial Nomination: Regions and territories examine these profiles and select candidates that match their economic and workforce requirements. Chosen individuals get a “notification of interest” and have the opportunity to apply for a provincial nomination.
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Enhancement: A provincial nomination greatly improves a candidate’s CRS score by increasing it by 600 points, which almost ensures an invitation to apply for permanent residence in upcoming Express Entry draws.
The Canadian government conducts selection events for Express Entry candidates biweekly. The upcoming draw is anticipated to occur shortly, with precise date and information to be revealed by the IRCC.
