Canada Issues 455 ITAs in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 455 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on February 4, 2025. To be eligible, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 and had to have submitted their Express Entry profiles before December 7, 2024, at 7:39 pm UTC.

Also Read IRCC Issues 455 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates

Draw Details:

• Date: February 4, 2025
• Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Invitations Issued: 455 ITAs
• CRS Cut-off Score: 802
• Profile Submission Deadline: December 7, 2024, 7:39 pm UTC

Express Entry Trends in 2025

This draw marks the fourth Express Entry invitation round of the year, following two Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws and a previous PNP draw. In total, IRCC has issued 6,276 ITAs so far in 2025.

IRCC continues to prioritize Express Entry candidates with experience in healthcare, skilled trades, and French-language proficiency. These targeted draws align with Canada’s economic and labor market needs.

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