IRCC invites  345 PNP candidates to apply in the new Express Entry draw.

Immigration, Refugees, Canada's Citizenship (IRCC) held another round of Express Entry draws. This is the third round of draws that IRCC has held this year. Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were sent to 345 people on October 14, 2025, who wanted to apply for the Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP).

The Key Highlights of the Draw –

• ITA - 345
• CRS Score - 778

These people had to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 778 and have their Express Entry profile turned in by July 17, 2025, at 7:58 p.m. (UTC) in order to be in the draw. People who get an ITA through this route are chosen by a Canadian province or territory. This raises their CRS score by 600 points, which makes it more likely that IRCC will invite them.

What has been the highlight of the Express Entry Draw?

Today is the 19th time that people have been invited to the Provincial Nominee Programme for 2025. It shows that the programme is still important to the federal government for meeting the needs of job markets in different areas. IRCC worked hard with provinces to keep steady paths for skilled immigrants this year, as shown by the high number of PNP draws. In 2024, provincial immigration slots were cut back.

The October 14 draw comes after a series of category-based and high-volume draws earlier in the month. IRCC sent invitations to 4,500 people who could speak French well (with a score of at least 432) on October 6. People in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a CRS of at least 534 were asked to apply on October 1. The last time the PNP was drawn was on September 29, when 291 invitations were sent out based on a score of 855.

Around 70,683 ITAs have been given out by IRCC so far in 2025 through different types of Express Entry. People who want to get their CEC, speak French, or have experience in high-demand fields like healthcare, education, or skilled trades are put into draws. The fact that most of these have been PNP draws shows that the federal government and the provinces work well together to fill jobs and boost economic growth in the region.

Summary of the Express Entry Draw 2025

What is Express Entry Draw?.

Express Entry is still the most important part of Canada's system for letting people come to work there. For the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Federal Skilled Trades Programme, the Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programme streams that work with Express Entry, it is in charge of applications.

There are still a few months left in the year, but over 70,000 invitations have already been sent out. More draws are likely to happen as IRCC works to meet its immigration levels plan for 2025. Keep an eye on future rounds and make sure your Express Entry profile is always up to date to improve your chances of being chosen.