Canada Opens New Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates- Issues 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)

Canada's Express Entry system conducted a focused draw on May 12, 2025, extending 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates nominated by a Canadian province. This latest draw targeted individuals with a provincial nomination and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706 or higher, demonstrating Canada's continued recognition of the value of provincial nominee programs.

Express Entry PNP Draw on 12 May

The most recent Express Entry draw focused specifically on candidates with provincial nomination, extending 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to individuals who achieved a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706 or greater.

• EE Draw number: 346
• Date: May 12, 2025
• Number of invitations: 511
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Cut-off score: 706

Express Entry Draw Result – 12 May 2025

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 2025 Express Entry: 16 Draws Conducted, over 33,000 ITAs Issued

As of today in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held 16 Express Entry draws, resulting in a total of 33,940 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) being issued.

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

PNP-Focused Express Entry Draws in 2025

In 2025, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific draws have become a notable feature within the Express Entry system. These targeted draws, exemplified by the May 12th invitation round where 511 PNP candidates with a minimum CRS of 706 received ITAs, underscore Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) continued strategy of prioritizing candidates with provincial endorsements. By focusing on PNP applicants, IRCC aims to address specific regional labor market needs identified by individual provinces and territories.

These draws allow provinces to directly nominate candidates from the Express Entry pool who possess the skills and experience deemed most beneficial to their local economies, thereby streamlining the immigration process for individuals already aligned with a particular province's requirements. This approach highlights the significant role of PNPs as a pathway for skilled workers to gain permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry system throughout 2025.

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