Canada issues ITAs to PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw

On August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent invitations to 192 candidates with a provincial nomination. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 800. This high score is consistent with PNP draws, as a provincial nomination adds an automatic 600 points to a candidate's profile.

Overview of the latest EE Draw

Find below the summary of the new EE draw:

• EE Draw number: 361
• Date: Aug 18, 2025
• Number of invitations: 192
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Cut-off score: 800

Express Entry Draw Result – 18 August 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Aug 18, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	192	800	February 11, 2025 at 19:17:09 UTC

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

The draw applied a tie-breaking rule, inviting only those who had submitted their Express Entry profiles before 7:17 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on February 11, 2025.

This latest round of invitations marks the fourth Express Entry draw in August and the second of the month to target PNP candidates. It follows a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on August 7 and a French language proficiency draw on August 8, highlighting IRCC's strategic approach to addressing specific labor needs across the country.

With this draw, the total number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued through the Express Entry system in 2025 has reached 53,320. The majority of these invitations have been extended to candidates with a provincial nomination, French language proficiency, or those with Canadian work experience, reflecting the government's priorities for economic immigration.

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	15
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	8
French-language proficiency	4
Healthcare and social services	3
Education	1

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

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