Canada Issues 536 Invitations in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw of March on March 17, 2025. The draw targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 536 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

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Draw Highlights:

• Draw Date: March 17, 2025
• Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Number of ITAs Issued: 536
• Minimum CRS Score: 736
• Profile Submission Deadline: Before 2:02 pm (UTC) on March 12, 2025

This draw follows a French-language proficiency draw on March 6 (4,500 ITAs) and another PNP draw on March 3 (725 ITAs).

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