Canada Invites PNP Candidates in First Express Entry Draw After CRS Policy Shift

Publish Date: 14/04/2025

In its first Express Entry draw since removing points for arranged employment, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 825 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on April 14, 2025.

🔹 CRS Cut-off: 764
🔹 Tie-break rule: Profiles created before 6:35 PM UTC, August 17, 2024

This draw follows the major CRS system change introduced in late March, where points for arranged employment were removed, causing a notable shift in the Express Entry pool's composition. The higher CRS requirement for this draw is consistent with the boost that PNP nominations bring.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025 (YTD)

Date	Draw Type	ITAs Issued	CRS Cut-off
Apr 14	Provincial Nominee Program	825	764
Mar 21	French Language Proficiency	7,500	379
Mar 17	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
Mar 6	French Language Proficiency	4,500	410
Mar 3	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
Feb 19	French Language Proficiency	6,500	428
Feb 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
Feb 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
Feb 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
Jan 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
Jan 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
Jan 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793