Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out another round of invitations under the Express Entry system, targeting candidates nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks the department’s second PNP-specific draw in October, continuing its steady focus on regional immigration priorities.
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Overview of the Latest Draw
In this latest Express Entry invitation round, 302 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence. To qualify, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 761 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile before 2:14 a.m. UTC on September 26, 2025.
This draw highlights IRCC’s ongoing strategy of supporting provinces and territories in addressing specific labor market needs through the PNP stream.
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Express Entry Draw Trends in 2025
The October 27 draw was the fifth round held this month, following several targeted draws that prioritized different categories such as healthcare, education, and French language proficiency.
As of 2025, Canada has issued a total of 74,485 ITAs, distributed across various programs under the Express Entry system.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | 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 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Focus of IRCC Draws in 2025
Throughout the year, IRCC has demonstrated a balanced selection approach, alternating between PNP draws and category-based invitations. This approach enables Canada to attract skilled professionals who align with both federal economic priorities and regional workforce needs.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 10 |
| French-language proficiency | 6 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs Distribution by Program Stream
While the PNP continues to play a vital role, the largest share of ITAs this year has gone to candidates in the French language proficiency and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) categories, emphasizing Canada’s goals of supporting bilingualism and retaining skilled workers already in the country.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued to Date |
| French | 30,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 21,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
Outlook for the Remainder of 2025
With a few months remaining in the year, observers expect IRCC to continue its category-based and PNP-focused draws, ensuring balanced immigration across skill categories. The consistent frequency of draws suggests Canada remains committed to meeting its 2025 immigration targets and strengthening its economic growth through skilled immigration.
