Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a fresh round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system. In this latest draw, 825 candidates were invited through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764, and
- An Express Entry profile created before 6:35 p.m. UTC on August 17, 2024.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: April 14, 2025
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations: 825
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 764
Express Entry Draws List
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| 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 |
This is the first Express Entry draw for the month and comes on the heels of several key events including the removal of CRS points for arranged employment, a French-language proficiency draw held on March 21, and a previous PNP-specific draw on March 17.
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 31,508 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
Canada’s 2025 Express Entry Immigration Target
As outlined in Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, the country aims to welcome 124,680 new permanent residents through Express Entry this year.
It’s important to understand that the figures in the Immigration Levels Plan refer to actual permanent resident (PR) landings, not the number of ITAs. A “landing” occurs when an applicant officially enters Canada and activates their permanent resident status. It marks the final step in the immigration process.
In contrast, an ITA is simply an invitation to submit a PR application. Not all ITAs result in landings, as some may be returned, declined, or rejected if the applicant is found ineligible or if the application is refused by IRCC.
What to Do If You Receive an ITA
If you receive an ITA via your Express Entry profile and wish to apply for permanent residence, you must submit a complete application within 60 days of receiving the invitation. If you do not respond within the given timeframe and don’t decline the ITA, your profile may be removed from consideration.
Applicants must prepare and submit various documents with their application, including:
- A valid passport or travel document
- Birth certificate
- Proof of work experience
- Police clearance certificates
- Results from an immigration medical examination
- Evidence of settlement funds
- Photographs of the principal applicant and any accompanying family members
Being prepared with these documents can help ensure a smooth and timely submission process.
