Express Entry latest draw invites 536 PNP candidates for Canada PR

By Eva Olsen [Published 19 Mar, 2025 | 05:06 AM] 1653

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of the month. If you’ve been invited to the Express Entry latest draw, you will have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to the IRCC. If this timeframe passes, your Invitation to Apply (ITA) will not be valid.

Express Entry Latest Draw - Results

The Express Entry latest draw was held on March 17, 2025. Invitations were issued to 536 candidates across a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 736 to be eligible for an ITA.

Draw No: 340
Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program

Number of invitations issued: 536
Rank required to be invited to apply: 536 or above
Date and time of round: March 17, 2025 at 15:33:36 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 736
Tie-breaking rule: March 12, 2025 at 14:02:14 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.

Each province in Canada has its own selection criteria, which are usually based on labour market needs and skill shortages. Key eligibility factors include work experience, education, language proficiency, and age. Some provinces may also require a job offer or a connection to the region. Generally, receiving a Provincial Nominee (PN) from any participating province adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, greatly boosting your chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

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Express Entry Draws in 2025

This was the tenth draw conducted by IRCC under the Express Entry Program in 2025. Including the Express Entry latest draw, the department has so far invited 23,183 candidates to apply for Canada PR. Overall, the trends suggest a strong preference for PNP and French-speaking candidates, with opportunities for CEC applicants as well.

Draw No.	Date	Draw Type	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS
#339	March 06	French Language Proficiency	4,500	410
#338	March 03	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
#337	February 19	French Language Proficiency	6,500	428
#336	February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
#335	February 05	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
#334	February 04	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
#333	January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
#332	January 08	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
#331	January 07	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

As Express Entry draws continue, candidates with high CRS scores and additional factors like provincial nominations or French language proficiency stand a better chance of receiving invitations. Those planning to apply for Canada PR should stay updated on upcoming Express Entry draws, improve their profiles, and explore alternate pathways to enhance their chances of securing Canadian permanent residency in 2025.

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Source: canada.ca

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