IRCC holds second Express Entry draw for PNP applicants. The department issued over 455 ITAs to applicants. 

In addition, applicants required a minimum score of 802 and to have submitted an Express Entry applicant profile before 7:39 pm Coordinated Universal Time on December 7, 2024, to be invited. 

The draw was the fourth of the year and follows two Canadian Experience Class draws and a Provincial Nominee Program draw earlier this month. 

To date, IRCC has issued over 6,276 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025. 

Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025 

IRCC holds second Express Entry draw for PNP applicants. Below are the results for other draws. Take a look! 

Date  Draw Type Number Of ITAs  Cut-Off CRS Score
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

Since July of 2024, IRCC has chosen to emphasize applicants who qualify for PNP, CEC, and category-based selection draws for ITAs. This is in line with IRCC’s annual Immigration Levels Plan, which newly allocates admissions for applicants in Canada and those who have relevant professional and language skills to meet the nation’s economic as well as demographic goals via the federal immigration system. 

In 2025, the priority categories via Canada’s Express Entry system are: 

  • Healthcare
  • Trades
  • French-Language Proficiency 

How Does Express Entry Function? 

IRCC holds second Express Entry draw for PNP applicants. Well, Express Entry is an applicant management system that manages three of Canada’s largest economic immigration programs: 

  • The Canadian Experience Class
  • The Federal Skilled Trades Program
  • The Federal Skilled Workers Program 

Express Entry also works on candidate-applicant systems. If newcomers are eligible for one of the three Express Entry-managed programs, they must first complete and submit a candidate profile. From here, newcomers are candidates in the Express Entry applicant pool. Candidates are scored according to the CRS, i.e., Comprehensive Ranking System and assigned a CRS score based on their human capital factors, skills, transferability, and other criteria. The candidates with the highest CRS scores stand the best chance of obtaining an ITA.  

Once candidates obtain an ITA, they will have 60 days to respond with a complete application for permanent residence, which will require more documents like a police clearance certificate and proof of funds, depending on a newcomer’s situation. Moreover, once an application of PR is submitted, the candidate now becomes an applicant. IRCC will aim to process the PR application within six months. If successful, newcomers can obtain PR status after this process and must land in Canada to officially complete the process. 

Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide through the Express Entry process:

  • Step 1

Determine your eligibility for Express Entry. Each of the three programs managed by Express Entry has specific minimum criteria. You must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one. 

  • Step 2

Complete your language testing and collect all other required documentation to submit an Express Entry applicant profile (including an ECA, if needed). At this time, you can also check to see if you meet the requirements for an Express Entry category based on your professional experience or language ability. 

  • Step 3

Submit your applicant profile on the IRCC website, and obtain a CRS score. 

  • Step 4

Wait in the candidate pool until IRCC holds a draw you are eligible for based on your CRS score and the time you created your applicant profile. 

  • Step 5

If you obtain an ITA, submit a complete electronic application for PR to IRCC and pay the required fees within 60 days of obtaining the invitation. Depending on your situation, you might need to submit a medical exam and police certificates as part of your application. IRCC will acknowledge receipt of your application by issuing an Acknowledgement of Receipt online. 

  • Step 6

Provide your biometrics if requested to do so by IRCC. 

  • Step 7

Wait for IRCC’s final decision on your application.  If approved, you will obtain a Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if required, a permanent resident visa, allowing you to complete your landing in Canada. Once you have landed and signed your COPR you are a permanent resident of Canada. 

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