Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw (#374) targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this round, 302 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 761 — a decrease of 17 points compared to the previous PNP-specific draw.

The tie-breaking rule for this round was set at September 26, 2025, at 02:14:06 UTC. This means that when multiple candidates had the same lowest score, invitations were prioritized based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

As of October 26, 2025, there were 248,253 active profiles in the Express Entry pool. So far this year, IRCC has held 45 draws, inviting a total of 74,485 candidates, including 7,885 through the PNP stream.

This latest round reflects Canada’s ongoing strategy to support regional labour market needs by inviting candidates who have already received provincial nominations, ensuring immigration aligns with provincial priorities.

Key Takeaways:

• Date of draw: October 27, 2025
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Number of invitations issued: 302
• Minimum CRS score: 761
• Tie-breaking rule: September 26, 2025 at 02:14:06 UTC
• Year-to-date: 45 draws, 74,485 total ITAs, 7,885 PNP candidates

Canada continues to leverage the Express Entry system to attract skilled workers nominated by provinces and territories, supporting local economies and population growth through targeted immigration pathways.

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