Express Entry Draws Canada
Express Entry draws are central to the Express Entry system, allowing qualified foreign nationals to receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. These draws are conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at regular intervals, targeting candidates in categories like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Draws are based on Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, which rank candidates on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
Latest Express Entry Draw: CRS Score & Invitations
Draw #366 – September 18, 2025
- Program: Trade occupations (Version 2)
- Invitations Issued: 1250
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate: 505
Priority continues to be given to candidates with French language Speakers, making it important for profiles to be prepared and CRS scores to be improved for upcoming draws.
Express Entry Draws 2025 Summary
| Draw # | Date | Round Type | Invitations Issued | CRS Score |
| 368 | 18-Sep-25 | Trade occupations (Version 2) | 1250 | 505 |
| 367 | 17-Sep-25 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 2500 | 462 |
| 366 | 15-Sep-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| 365 | 04-Sep-25 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4500 | 446 |
| 364 | 03-Sep-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1000 | 534 |
| 363 | 02-Sep-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| 362 | 19-Aug-25 | Healthcare & Social Services (Category-based) | 2500 | 470 |
| 361 | 18-Aug-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| 360 | 08-Aug-25 | French-language Proficiency (Category-based) | 2500 | 481 |
| 359 | 07-Aug-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1000 | 534 |
| 358 | 06-Aug-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| 357 | 22-Jul-25 | Healthcare & Social Services (Category-based) | 4000 | 475 |
| 356 | 21-Jul-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| 355 | 08-Jul-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 3000 | 518 |
| 354 | 07-Jul-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| 353 | 26-June-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 3000 | 521 |
| 352 | 23-June-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| 351 | 12-June-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 3000 | 529 |
| 350 | 10-June-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| 349 | 04-June-25 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 504 |
| 348 | 02-June-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| 347 | 13-May-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| 346 | 12-May-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| 345 | 2-May-25 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 510 |
| 344 | 1-May-25 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 1000 | 479 |
| 343 | 28-Apr-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| 342 | 14-Apr-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| 341 | 21-Mar-25 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7500 | 379 |
| 340 | 17-Mar-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| 339 | 6-Mar-25 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4500 | 410 |
| 338 | 3-Mar-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| 337 | 19-Feb-25 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6500 | 428 |
| 336 | 17-Feb-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| 335 | 5-Feb-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 4000 | 521 |
| 334 | 4-Feb-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| 333 | 23-Jan-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 4000 | 527 |
| 332 | 8-Jan-25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1350 | 542 |
| 331 | 7-Jan-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Category-Wise Express Entry Draws 2025
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
| Draw # | Date | Invitations issued | CRS score |
| 364 | September 3, 2025 | 1000 | 534 |
| 359 | August 7, 2025 | 1000 | 534 |
| 355 | July 8, 2025 | 3000 | 518 |
| 353 | June 26, 2025 | 3000 | 521 |
| 351 | June 12, 2025 | 3000 | 529 |
| 347 | May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 |
To get details for Latest Express Entry Draws through CEC class : visit here
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
| Draw # | Date | Invitations Issued | CRS Score |
| 366 | 15-September-25 | 228 | 746 |
| 363 | 02-September-25 | 249 | 772 |
| 361 | 18-August-25 | 192 | 800 |
| 358 | 06-August-25 | 225 | 739 |
| 356 | 21-July-25 | 202 | 788 |
| 354 | 07-July-25 | 356 | 750 |
| 352 | 23-June-25 | 503 | 742 |
| 350 | 10-June-25 | 125 | 784 |
| 348 | 02-June-25 | 277 | 726 |
| 346 | 12-May-25 | 511 | 706 |
| 343 | 28-Apr-25 | 421 | 727 |
| 342 | 14-Apr-25 | 825 | 764 |
| 340 | 17-Mar-25 | 536 | 736 |
| 338 | 3-Mar-25 | 725 | 667 |
| 336 | 17-Feb-25 | 646 | 750 |
| 334 | 4-Feb-25 | 455 | 802 |
| 331 | 7-Jan-25 | 471 | 793 |
To get details for Latest Express Entry Draws through PNP draws : visit here
Healthcare Occupations
| Draw # | Date | Invitations | CRS Score |
| 362 | August 19, 2025 | 2500 | 470 |
| 357 | July 22, 2025 | 4000 | 475 |
| 349 | June 4, 2025 | 500 | 504 |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 |
To get details for Latest Express Entry Draws through Healthcare category : visit here
French language proficiency (Version 1)
| Draw # | Date | Invitations | CRS Score |
| 365 | September 4, 2025 | 4500 | 446 |
| 360 | August 8, 2025 | 2500 | 481 |
| 341 | March 21, 2025 | 7500 | 379 |
| 339 | March 6, 2025 | 4500 | 410 |
| 337 | February 19, 2025 | 6500 | 428 |
Education occupations (Version 1)
| Draw # | Date | Invitations | CRS Score |
| 367 | September 17, 2025 | 2500 | 462 |
| 344 | May 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 479 |
Trade occupations (Version 2)
| Draw # | Date | Invitations | CRS Score |
| 368 | September 18, 2025 | 1250 | 505 |
Express Entry Draws Minimum & Maximum CRS Score - 2025
As of early September 2025, IRCC has conducted 38 Express Entry draws. The highest CRS score recorded remains 802 (in a Provincial Nominee Program draw). The lowest CRS score for a French Language Proficiency (Version 1) draw was 379 (March 21, 2025), although subsequent French-Language draws have had higher minimum cut-offs (481 in August and 446 in September).
The graph illustrates that candidates applying through PNP draws typically require a higher CRS score, ranging from 667 to 802. In contrast, French Language Proficiency (Version 1) draws have significantly lower CRS score requirements.
Express Entry Draws Invitations Issued - 2025
Key Insights From Graph:
- The French Proficiency Category consistently issues the highest number of ITAs and accepts lower CRS scores (as low as 379), making it a strategic option for French-speaking candidates.
- PNP Draws generally demand higher CRS scores (up to 802), but can provide a fast-track path to PR for those nominated by provinces.
- CEC Draws offer a balanced pathway, with mid-range CRS cut-offs (e.g., 547 on May 13, 2025), ideal for candidates with Canadian work experience.
Express Entry Draws 2024 Summary Table
| Draw # | Date | Round Type | Invitations Issued | CRS Score |
| 279 | Jan 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
| 280 | Jan 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| 281 | Jan 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 |
| 282 | Feb 14, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 1,490 | 600 |
| 283 | Feb 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| 284 | Mar 13, 2024 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 486 |
| 285 | Mar 20, 2024 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,500 | 489 |
| 286 | Apr 3, 2024 | STEM Occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| 287 | Apr 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| 288 | Apr 24, 2024 | French Language Proficiency | 1,400 | 420 |
| 289 | May 1, 2024 | Education Occupations | 1,000 | 479 |
| 290 | May 8, 2024 | Trade Occupations | 2,200 | 388 |
| 291 | May 14, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 2,985 | 676 |
| 292 | May 21, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,250 | 500 |
| 293 | Jun 5, 2024 | General | 1,500 | 540 |
| 294 | Jun 19, 2024 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,000 | 450 |
| 295 | Jul 2, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 920 | 739 |
| 296 | Jul 4, 2024 | Trade Occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| 297 | Jul 5, 2024 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| 298 | Jul 8, 2024 | French Language Proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| 299 | Jul 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 1,391 | 670 |
| 300 | Jul 17, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 6,300 | 515 |
| 301 | Jul 18, 2024 | French Language Proficiency | 1,800 | 400 |
| 302 | Aug 7, 2024 | General | 1,200 | 530 |
| 303 | Aug 21, 2024 | STEM Occupations | 4,000 | 490 |
| 304 | Sep 4, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 1,100 | 700 |
| 305 | Sep 18, 2024 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,600 | 455 |
| 306 | Oct 2, 2024 | General | 1,400 | 535 |
| 307 | Oct 16, 2024 | Trade Occupations | 2,000 | 400 |
| 308 | Oct 30, 2024 | French Language Proficiency | 2,800 | 410 |
| 309 | Nov 13, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,500 | 510 |
| 310 | Nov 27, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 1,200 | 690 |
| 311 | Dec 11, 2024 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,800 | 460 |
| 312 | Dec 18, 2024 | General | 1,000 | 524 |
Express Entry Draw Process
To receive an invitation through the Express Entry Draw, it is essential to understand the key steps involved in obtaining an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. This process includes creating an Express Entry profile, calculating your CRS score, staying updated with draw results, and fulfilling all eligibility criteria.
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