Canada holds the first Express Entry PNP draw of April, inviting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in this latest round.
To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764
- An active Express Entry profile submitted before 6:35 p.m. UTC on August 17, 2024
Overview Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
Canada holds the first Express Entry PNP draw of April. Here’s a summary of all draws held so far this year:
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| 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 |
The April 14 draw is the first Express Entry round of the month and follows recent changes, including the removal of CRS points for arranged employment. It also follows a French-language proficiency draw held on March 21 and a PNP draw on March 17.
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 31,508 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
According to the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada aims to welcome 124,680 new permanent residents through Express Entry this year.
It’s important to note that the Immigration Levels Plan focuses on landings rather than ITAs. A landing refers to the moment a new permanent resident arrives in Canada and officially becomes a PR.
In contrast, an ITA is simply an invitation to apply. Not all ITAs lead to landings—some may be returned, deemed ineligible, or refused by IRCC.
What To Do After Receiving An ITA From IRCC?
If you’ve received an ITA through your Express Entry profile, you must submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to IRCC within 60 days.
After receiving an ITA, candidates will need to collect the following documents as part of their PR application:
- A valid passport or travel document
- Birth certificate
- Proof of work experience
- Police clearance certificates
- Results from an immigration medical examination
- Proof of settlement funds
- Recent photographs of the principal applicant and any accompanying family members
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