On September 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #363, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Government of Canada issued 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to PNP candidates.
This round set a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772, which is 28 points lower than the previous PNP-specific draw. The tie-breaking rule was established for August 28, 2025, at 19:19:18 UTC.
As of September 1, 2025, there were 254,672 profiles in the Express Entry pool. In 2025 so far, Canada has invited 56,069 candidates through Express Entry, including 6,719 PNP candidates.
Canada continues to rely on Provincial Nominee Program draws as a key pathway for immigration, offering opportunities for skilled workers nominated by provinces to secure permanent residence.
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