IRCC Starts August with Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first Express Entry draw of on 6th August, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The draw saw 225 ITAs distributed to individuals with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 739. To be considered, candidates needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 6:35 a.m. UTC on April 23, 2025.

This draw marks the latest in a series of consistent Express Entry draws this year. It follows recent selections including a Healthcare and social services category-based draw on July 22, a PNP draw on July 21, and a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on July 8.

Overview of the Latest Express Entry Draw:

• EE Draw number: 358
• Date: Aug 6, 2025
• Number of invitations: 225
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Cut-off score: 739

Express Entry Draw Result – 6 August 2025

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

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 49,628 ITAs through the Express Entry system. The year's draws have been heavily focused on PNP candidates, with a smaller number of invitations going to CEC candidates, those with French-language proficiency, and candidates in other priority occupation categories. The Express Entry system has been following a pattern of bi-weekly PNP and CEC draws since June 10, with the department also holding a draw for the Healthcare and social services category in May, June, and July.

A breakdown of the draw categories for the year thus far follows:

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

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