
Canada’s immigration system has marked a new milestone with the latest Express Entry draw, the first since the appointment of the new Immigration Minister. With a continued focus on region-specific economic needs, this draw prioritized candidates aligned with the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), reinforcing the government’s agenda to bolster skilled immigration across provinces.
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June 3 Express Entry Draw: Key Details
In the draw conducted on June 3, 2025, 277 Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This round exclusively invited individuals who had previously secured a provincial nomination. The minimum CRS score required to be selected was 726, making it one of the more competitive draws of the year. Only candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles before September 24, 2024, at 3:46 p.m. UTC were eligible.
This marks the first draw of June and follows a series of high-scoring rounds held in May, continuing Canada’s deliberate and strategic approach to managing skilled immigration pathways.
2025 Express Entry Draw History
Here’s an overview of the Express Entry draws that have taken place so far in 2025:
Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-off |
June 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
May 02 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
May 01 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
Feb 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
Feb 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
Feb 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
Feb 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
Jan 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
Jan 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
Jan 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Year-to-Date: Invitation Totals and Program Breakdown
So far in 2025, 34,717 candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residency through various types of Express Entry draws. These selections are aligned with both national and provincial labour market needs. Here is the distribution of draws based on category:
Draw Type | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 9 |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4 |
French-language proficiency | 3 |
Education | 1 |
Healthcare and social services | 1 |
The frequency of PNP draws underlines Canada’s intent to direct immigration efforts toward provinces experiencing specific labour shortages, especially in high-demand occupations and underserved regions.
Understanding the CRS: Canada’s Immigrant Ranking Tool
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the backbone of Canada’s Express Entry selection model. It uses a point-based formula that assesses candidates based on several human capital factors, including:
- Educational achievements
- Work experience (both inside and outside Canada)
- Proficiency in English and/or French
- Age
- Connections to Canada (job offers or nominations)
By focusing on these attributes, the CRS helps ensure that those invited are best positioned to thrive in the Canadian labour force. Extensive government studies support the system’s effectiveness in predicting positive economic outcomes among newcomers.
Strategic Preference for PNP Candidates in 2025
The high number of PNP draws in 2025 demonstrates a strong federal-provincial collaboration on immigration priorities. Provincial governments select candidates who meet their local needs, and the federal government facilitates their permanent residency through Express Entry.
With major metropolitan areas already experiencing high immigration rates, PNPs help encourage economic diversification by guiding newcomers to less-populated areas with job vacancies.
What to Expect Moving Forward
The draw on June 3 sets the tone for the months ahead. While future rounds may continue prioritizing PNP, other category-based draws are also likely to reappear—particularly in health, education, and French-speaking talent pools.
Prospective immigrants are advised to take advantage of the opportunities presented by provincial programs, enhance their language scores, and keep their Express Entry profiles up-to-date to improve their chances of selection.
Conclusion
Canada’s latest Express Entry draw reaffirms the nation’s strategic approach to immigration: one that balances provincial needs with national economic goals. As the new immigration leadership begins shaping future policies, the continued focus on targeted, data-driven selections will remain central to Canada’s long-term immigration success.