IRCC Invites 345 Candidates Via Latest Express Entry Draw

Shiwangi Srivastava
[Published 15 Oct, 2025 | 06:05 AM]
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Canada recently announced its latest Express Entry draw specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). IRCC held their latest Express Entry draw on October 14, 2025. This is the 42nd draw of this year.

From 2015 to the present, Canada has released 372 draws for various categories, including Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Canadian Experience Class, French Language Proficiency, Trade Occupations, Education Occupations, and many more.

Result Of the Latest Express Entry Draw

The Express Entry latest draw was held on October 14, 2025 and a total of 345 candidates were invited to apply under the Provincial Nominee Program with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 778.

• Draw date: October 14, 2025
• Type of round: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Number of invitations: 345
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 778
• Tie-breaking rule: July 17, 2025, at 19:58:49 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.

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Summary of PNP-based Express Entry Draw of 2025

In the table below, we will provide the detailed information on the PNP-based Express Entry draw that was held in 2025.

The latest PNP draw, held on October 14, 2025, reduced the 77 points from the previous draw announced on September 29, 2025.

However, if you are eligible to apply through this draw, you can receive the 600 additional points in your CRS score. It will directly help you to apply for Canada PR.

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How does the PNP Program Work Under the Express Entry Draw?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) works alongside Express Entry to help provinces and territories in Canada select skilled workers who can contribute to their local economies.

Mentioned the step-by-step functioned:

• Create an Express Entry Profile: You start by creating an Express Entry profile and entering the pool of candidates under one of the three federal programs, FSWP, FSTP, or CEC.
• Get a Provincial Nomination: Provinces and territories regularly review the Express Entry pool to find candidates who match their labour market needs.
  
  • You can also apply directly to a province’s PNP stream that’s aligned with Express Entry.
  • If selected, you’ll receive a Provincial Nomination Certificate.
• Receive 600 Additional CRS Points: Once nominated, 600 points are automatically added to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.
• Invitation to Apply (ITA): In a PNP-targeted Express Entry draw, the IRCC invites candidates with provincial nominations to apply for permanent residence.
• Apply for Permanent Residence: After receiving the ITA, you can submit your complete PR application to IRCC for final approval.

The PNP under Express Entry allows provinces to nominate skilled candidates who meet their regional needs, while giving applicants a faster and stronger pathway to Apply for Canada PR. If you want expert guidance, you can also connect with the top immigration consultant who can help you in every aspect.

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Source: canada.ca