IRCC has once again invited skilled professionals through its Express Entry system, this time targeting candidates under the PNP. In the latest draw conducted on October 14, 2025. IRCC issued 345 Invitations to Apply for candidates who had a minimum CRS score of 778.
To qualify, candidates were required to have created their Express Entry profile before 7:58 p.m. UTC on July 17, 2025. This draw highlights the continued emphasis placed by the Canadian government on attracting skilled immigrants who will be able to contribute directly to specific provincial labour markets through the PNP stream.
Focus on PNP Draws in 2025
This marks the 19th PNP-specific draw of the year, the highest among all Express Entry categories. The trend reflects the strategic focus of Canada on empowering provinces to select skilled immigrants aligned with their local economic needs.
Following the latest draw, PNP draws remain the most frequent in 2025, particularly after adjustments in provincial immigration allocations in 2024. The Express Entry system has been adapting to these changes by prioritising category-based invitations that balance regional and national labour market needs.
Breakdown of Recent Express Entry Activity
The latest PNP draw follows several category-based draws held earlier this month:
- October 6, with 4,500 invitations under the French language proficiency category. This required a minimum CRS of 432
- October 1, 1,000 invitations for the CEC with a CRS cut-off of 534
- September 29, 292 PNP invitations with a CRS of 855.
With the October 14 draw, IRCC has now issued a total of 70,683 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025. This is a strong indicator of Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming global talent through multiple immigration pathways.
Express Entry Trends in 2025
The Express Entry 2025 draws have diversified across several categories. This allows skilled workers from different professional and linguistic backgrounds to qualify. The breakdown of ITAs issued so far is as follows:
|
Draw Type |
ITAs Issued to Date |
|
French language proficiency |
30,000 |
|
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
21,850 |
|
Healthcare and Social Services |
7,292 |
|
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
6,947 |
|
Education |
3,500 |
|
Trade |
1,250 |
The dominance of French-language and CEC draws reflects Canada’s border immigration goals. This encourages bilingualism, addressing healthcare workforce shortages and supporting in-demand occupations.
What This Means for Candidates
For aspirants hoping to immigrate to Canada, this latest draw reaffirms that PNP-linked Express Entry profiles remain a strong pathway to PR. Candidates nominated through a PNP receive an additional 600 CRS points. This significantly boosts their chances of receiving an ITA in subsequent draws.
Those yet to receive an invitation can improve their competitiveness by:
- Updating their Express Entry profiles with recent work experience or higher education.
- Achieving stronger language proficiency scores.
- Exploring provincial nomination programs which align with their skills and experience.
With Canada maintaining a steady pace of Express Entry draws across multiple categories, including PNP, CEC, and French-language streams, skilled professionals continue to have robust opportunities to settle in Canada.
Croyez Immigration encourages aspiring immigrants to stay updated on the latest draws and prepare strategically to enhance their CRS scores. Our immigration experts specialise in helping clients get through the Express Entry and PNP nomination process. This ensures a smooth and successful journey towards Canadian permanent residency. Stay informed with Croyez Immigration, your trusted partner for Express Entry and Canada PNP updates.
