Canada’s Immigration Department (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on June 2, 2025, marking the first draw under the leadership of Minister Lena Metlege Diab. This is an important development, especially for those applying for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system.
If you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw, you now have 60 days to submit your complete PR application to IRCC. If you don’t apply within this time, your invitation will expire and become invalid.
Details of the Latest Express Entry Draw
This was a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw, which means it only invited candidates who had already received a nomination from a Canadian province. These candidates usually get an extra 600 points added to their score, helping them rank higher.
Here are the results of the draw:
Draw No: 348
Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 277
Date and time of round: June 2, 2025
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 726
Tie-breaking rule: September 24, 2024 at 15:46:19 UTC
If two or more people had the same lowest score, those who submitted their profiles earlier got priority.
What’s the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
The PNP allows provinces in Canada to select skilled workers based on their local needs. If you are nominated by a province, you get 600 extra points in the Express Entry system, which greatly increases your chances of getting an invitation.
How Has 2025 Looked for Express Entry So Far?
So far in 2025, IRCC has been focusing mostly on three types of candidates:
- PNP nominees
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants
- French language speakers
The largest number of invitations went to French-speaking candidates, with 7,500 invitations on March 21, 2025, and 6,500 on February 19, 2025.
Here’s a look at all the PNP-specific draws held in 2025:
| Draw No. | Date | No. of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | June 2, 2025 | 277 | 726 |
| 346 | May 12, 2025 | 511 | 706 |
| 343 | April 28, 2025 | 421 | 727 |
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | 825 | 764 |
| 340 | March 17, 2025 | 536 | 736 |
| 338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 |
| 336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 |
| 334 | February 4, 2025 | 455 | 802 |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | 471 | 793 |
As of now, 4867 candidates have been invited through PNP-specific draws in 2025, with CRS scores ranging between 667 and 802.
In total, IRCC has issued 34,717 Invitations to Apply across 18 Express Entry rounds in 2025. The pattern clearly shows that PNP and Canadian Experience Class candidates are being prioritized, with good chances also given to French language speakers.
1. What is an Express Entry draw?
An Express Entry draw is when IRCC selects the top-ranking immigration candidates and sends them invitations to apply for permanent residence.
2. What is a CRS score?
CRS stands for Comprehensive Ranking System. It’s a points system used to rank candidates based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language skills.
3. What is a PNP-specific draw?
A PNP-specific draw only invites people who have been nominated by a Canadian province. These nominees get 600 bonus points, which helps them qualify easily in draws.
4. What if I miss the 60-day deadline after receiving an ITA?
If you don’t submit your complete PR application within 60 days, your invitation will expire, and you’ll have to wait for another draw.
5. How can I improve my CRS score?
You can increase your score by improving your language test results, gaining more work experience, or getting a provincial nomination, among other options.
6. Will there be more PNP draws this year?
Yes, based on current trends, IRCC is likely to continue holding PNP-specific draws regularly throughout 2025.
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