The Canadian immigration department has released one more draw for Provincial Nominee Program candidates on 3 March. Under the round of invitations, 725 candidates received invitations to apply. These candidates had to score 667 as per the comprehensive ranking system.
Candidates under the PNP category also receive 600 points for a nomination from the province they are nominated in. This provides them an extra edge over other categories and program-based draws.
As per the announcement by the IRCC, a lesser number of candidates will be able to receive permanent residence in Canada through the PNP program (55,000) each year through Immigration Level Plan 2025-2027.
The PNP draw on 3 March details are as follows:
| Category | Details |
| Program | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Number of Invitations Issued | 725 |
| Rank Required to Apply | 725 or above |
| Date & Time of Round | March 03, 2025, at 15:15:56 UTC |
| CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate | 667 |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | June 05, 2024, at 18:25:22 UTC |
| Tie-Breaking Explanation | If multiple candidates have the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
Express Entry Round of Invitations in 2025
| Date of issue | Draw Category | Number of ITAs issued | Minimum CRS |
| 06 March | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| 03 March | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| 19 February | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| 17 February | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| 05 February | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| 04 February | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| 23 January | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| 08 January | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 07 January | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |