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Canada invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

The Canadian Immigration Department, IRCC, has recently released the provincial nominee program draw.

This is the 8th Express Entry draw from the PNP of the year. A total of 511 candidates have received invitations. The comprehensive ranking system score for this draw is 706 at a minimum.

The Canadian government is going through a very important phase of immigration transition. The reason behind this is the Immigration Level Plan 2025-2027, where it was decided to reduce the number of immigrants in the country.

PNP Draw Details 12 May

Draw InformationDetails
Date and Time of RoundMay 12, 2025 at 14:14:40 UTC
Rank Required to be Invited to Apply511 or above
Number of Invitations Issued511
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited706
Tie-Breaking RuleMarch 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC
Draw ProgramProvincial Nominee Program
Tie-Breaking Explanation: If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. Source: IRCC

Express Entry Round of Invitations in 2025

Date of issueDraw CategoryNumber of ITAs issuedMinimum CRS
12 MayProvincial Nominee Program511706
02 MayHealthcare and social services occupations500510

01 May
Education4791,000
28 AprilProvincial Nominee Program421727
14 AprilProvincial Nominee Program825764
21 MarchFrench Language Proficiency7,500379
17 MarchProvincial Nominee Program536736
06 MarchFrench Language Proficiency4,500410
03 MarchProvincial Nominee Program725667
19 FebruaryFrench Language Proficiency6,500428
17 FebruaryProvincial Nominee Program646750
05 FebruaryCanadian Experience Class4,000521
04 FebruaryProvincial Nominee Program455802
23 JanuaryCanadian Experience Class4,000527
08 JanuaryCanadian Experience Class1,350542
07 JanuaryProvincial Nominee Program471793