IRCC holds the first Express Entry PNP draw of September.
In this latest draw, the department issued 249 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates who had previously secured a provincial nomination. Since nominations provide an additional 600 points toward an applicant’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, the minimum cut-off required for this round was 772 points.
To be eligible, candidates also needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 7:19 p.m. UTC on 28 August 2025.
This draw marks the continuation of IRCC’s trend of holding frequent PNP-focused rounds throughout 2025, balancing them with category-based draws targeting priority sectors like healthcare, education, and French-language proficiency.
Express Entry Draws So Far In 2025
Below is the full record of Express Entry draws this year, including their category, number of ITAs, and minimum CRS scores:
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This was the first draw in September and followed several important rounds in August. Just weeks earlier, IRCC held a Healthcare and social services draw on 19 August that invited 2,500 candidates with a cut-off of 470. One day earlier, on 18 August, another Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw brought in 192 candidates, while on 8 August, a French-language proficiency draw issued 2,500 invitations.
These results underline IRCC’s ongoing commitment to balancing regional labour market needs through PNP invitations while also supporting bilingualism and addressing shortages in essential sectors like healthcare.
Year-To-Date Overview
So far in 2025, IRCC has sent out 56,069 invitations under Express Entry. A majority of these ITAs have gone to candidates with provincial nominations, but other pathways have also been prominent. Category-based selections for healthcare, education, and French-speaking candidates, along with Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, have shaped much of the program this year.
Here’s how the draws break down by category in 2025:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 16 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 8 |
| French-language proficiency | 4 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
With this steady pace of invitations, IRCC continues to emphasize flexibility in immigration, ensuring that Canada’s provinces and key economic sectors receive the skilled workers they need.
Explore your pathway to move to Canada with Immigtoronto. Our team of skilled RCICs offers customized immigration solutions, ensuring a trustworthy and professional process. Contact us at [email protected].
