Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw. This is the second Express Entry draw of the month. The draw was held to invite candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program category.
Candidates who have been invited to this latest Express Entry draw will have 60 days to submit a complete Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) application. If the timeframe passes, the application will no longer be valid.
Express Entry Latest Draw – Results
The Express Entry latest draw was held on 28 April 2025 and a total of 421 candidates were invited to apply under the Provincial Nominee Program category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required for this draw was 727.
Draw No. #343
Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 727
- Number of invitations issued: 421
- Rank needed: 421 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Express Entry PNP- Specific Draws in 202
Express Entry system is a point-based immigration program that assesses the aspiring candidates’ profile based on factors such as language, age, work experience, and education. It is one of the fastest and most preferred pathways to immigrate to Canada.
Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws help the provinces to select skilled workers who can fulfill the economic and labour needs. For example – a province might focus on certain occupations such as IT, healthcare, or construction.
IRCC has conducted seven PNP-specific draws in 2025, including the latest Express Entry Draw. So far, 3658 candidates have been invited to apply for Canada PR under this category.
| Draw No. | Date | Number of Invitations | CRS Required |
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | 825 | 767 |
| 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 |
Currently, 80% of Canada PR applications under the Express Entry program are being processed within 6 months.
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Source: canada.ca
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