Canada conducts second Express Entry draw for PNP candidates this year

Express Entry draw on 4 Feb

The IRCC has opened the second PNP only Express Entry draw of 2025 inviting 455 candidates who had the CRS Score of 802 or higher.

• EE Draw number: 334
• Date: 4 February 2025
• Number of invitations: 455
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program
• Cut-off score: 802

Express Entry Draw Result – 4 Feb 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
February 4, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802	December 07, 2024 at 19:39:25 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

After this latest draw, the Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now issued total 6,276 in 2025 in overall four Express Entry draws occurred this year. Out of which, two draws held for the PNP category and two for CEC category.

In 2024, Canada's Express Entry system extended 98,903 invitations to skilled workers through 52 separate draws. This substantial number of invitations underscores Canada's dedication to attracting skilled individuals and fostering a diverse and prosperous nation..

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

Types of rounds of invitations

The IRCC hold different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.

• General Rounds: Invitations are issued to the highest-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for any of the three managed programs.
• Program-Specific Rounds: Invitations are focused on candidates eligible for a specific Express Entry program (e.g., Provincial Nominee Program). Only candidates meeting the criteria for that program are considered.
• Category-Based Rounds: The Minister designates a specific category to address an economic need. Invitations are then sent to the highest-ranked candidates in the pool who meet the criteria for that designated category.

Eligibility Requirement

To be considered for any Express Entry draw, candidates must be eligible for at least one of the three programs managed through the system.

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