New Express Entry Draw yet again Targets Provincial Nominees

The high CRS score for this draw reflects the additional 600 points awarded to candidates who receive a provincial nomination, significantly boosting their chances of being invited.

Analysis of Express Entry Draw 366

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 15, 2025 (Draw 366) highlights the continued importance of provincial nomination as a strategic pathway to Canadian permanent residence. While the number of invitations was modest at 228, the high cut-off score of 746 is a direct result of the 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points awarded for a provincial nomination.

This draw underscores Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) ongoing strategy of targeting candidates who have demonstrated a clear connection to and support from a specific province, as this helps to align federal immigration goals with regional labor market needs. The draw, while small, shows that IRCC continues to rely on the PNP to bring in skilled workers to specific regions of the country.

• EE Draw number: 366
• Date: Sep 15, 2025
• Number of invitations: 228
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Cut-off score: 746

Express Entry Draw Result – 15 September 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Sep 15, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	228	746	March 31, 2025 at 13:39:06 UTC

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Canada's Express Entry Draws: A Look at Recent Trends

The latest Express Entry draw marks the fourth to occur this month, following a series of strategic invitations by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The month kicked off with a large draw for French-speaking candidates on September 4th, followed by a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on September 3rd, and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2nd.

This recent activity brings the total number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in 2025 to 57,297. A clear pattern has emerged this year, with a strong emphasis on Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Additionally, IRCC has continued to prioritize candidates in the Canadian Experience Class, those with strong French-language skills, and individuals in specific in-demand occupations.

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	17
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	9
French-language proficiency	5
Healthcare and social services	4
Education	1

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