After a January that witnessed Express Entry draws return to some semblance of normalcy, IRCC has already held two draws in the month of February. Today, we will be discussing Express Entry pool updates as of February 2025.
Well, January saw the issuance of 5,821 Invitations to Apply, i.e., candidates include those in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) as well as those in the enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Last month was also the first month since June 2024 that the IRCC did not hold an Express Entry draw for candidates with French-language proficiency.
While January and December only saw three Express Entry draws each, IRCC has already held two draws in February, surpassing the number of ITAs issued in December.
Which Express Entry Draws Occurred In January 2025?
Before discussing Express Entry pool updates as of February 2025, let us discuss what draws took place in January 2025.
Well, IRCC conducted a total of three draws in the month of January, focusing on candidates in CEC as well as PNPs.
January saw more than double the number of ITAs that were issued in December, with 5,821 candidates receiving ITAs.
The lack of French-proficiency draws deviates from the established pattern of consistent selections for this group by IRCC in 2024. French-proficiency draws are expected to continue this year as IRCC maintains its commitment to increasing the number of Francophone newcomers/ immigrants outside the province of Quebec.
The number of ITAs issued in January more closely resembles the issuances of ITAs in the months before December:
| Month | ITAs Issued |
| October | 5,961 |
| November | 5,507 |
| December | 2,561 |
| January | 5,821 |
The following table is a summary of the Express Entry draws that occurred in January 2025:
| Draw Number | Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-Off Score |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
These draw types are a direct outcome of the In-Canada focus allocation for CEC as well as PNP candidates, according to the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. The Plan outlines Canada’s commitment to meeting its established permanent residence landing targets while targeting negative population growth in Canada.
The In-Canada Focus admissions category primarily consists of CEC and PNP admissions, with the option of inviting candidates in the FSTP and FSWP. However, this has not happened to date.
For 2025, this group has been allocated 82,980 permanent residence admissions to Canada. This category, alongside the Federal Economic Priorities allocation, makes up the majority of landings allocations under the Express Entry system in 2025.
How Are Scores Currently Distributed In The Express Entry Pool?
The next thing to discuss under the Express Entry pool updates as of February 2025 is the current distribution of scores. Let’s take a look at the table below!
| CRS Score Range | Number Of Candidates |
| 601 – 1200 | 173 |
| 501 – 600 | 23,165 |
| 491 – 500 | 13,487 |
| 481 – 490 | 13,003 |
| 471 – 480 | 15,652 |
| 461 – 470 | 13,815 |
| 451 – 460 | 12,953 |
| 441 – 450 | 12,567 |
| 431 – 440 | 13,621 |
| 421 – 430 | 12,432 |
| 411 – 420 | 12,833 |
| 401 – 410 | 12,055 |
| 351 – 400 | 51,079 |
| 301 – 350 | 21,576 |
| 0 – 300 | 5,641 |
| Total | 234,052 |
Of note is the slight reduction in candidate profiles in the 501 to 600 CRS score range, despite the addition of 6,289 new candidate profiles in the Express Entry pool since the beginning of January.
How Do Express Entry Pool Scores Compare To One Another?
The following table demonstrates the current Express Entry pool score distribution as of February 5, 2025. It also features the percentile range, along with the percentage makeup of the total number of candidates in each score range relative to the total number in the pool.
You can reference this table to get a better understanding of where you stand in comparison to other candidates presently in the Express Entry pool.
Understanding the composition of the current pool can help provide a better idea of what the cut-off score may be for the next Express Entry draw. This is relevant because the higher your CRS score is relative to those of other candidates, the greater the chance you have at obtaining an ITA.
Methodology: The percentile scores featured were calculated for the upper boundary of each CRS score range, detailing the proportion of total candidates at or below that score. Percentiles are presented as a range rather than a singular score for easier comprehension.
| CRS Score Range | Number Of Candidates | Percentile Range | Percentage |
| 0 – 300 | 5,641 | 0 – 2.41% | 2.41% |
| 301 – 350 | 21,576 | 2.41% – 11.63% | 9.22% |
| 351 – 400 | 51,079 | 11.63% – 33.45% | 21.82% |
| 401 – 410 | 12,055 | 33.45% – 38.60% | 5.15% |
| 411 – 420 | 12,833 | 38.60%- 44.09% | 5.48% |
| 421 – 430 | 12,432 | 44.09% – 49.40% | 5.31% |
| 431 – 440 | 13,621 | 49.09% – 55.22% | 5.82% |
| 441 – 450 | 12,567 | 55.22% – 60.59% | 5.37% |
| 451 – 460 | 12,953 | 60.59% – 66.12% | 5.53% |
| 461 – 470 | 13,815 | 66.12% – 72.02% | 5.90% |
| 471 – 480 | 15,652 | 72.02% – 78.71% | 6.69% |
| 481 – 490 | 13,003 | 78.71% – 84.27% | 5.56% |
| 491 – 500 | 13,487 | 84.27% – 90.03% | 5.76% |
| 501 – 600 | 23,165 | 90.03% – 99.93% | 9.90% |
| 601 – 1200 | 173 | 99.93% – 100.00% | 0.07% |
| Total | 234,052 |
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