IRCC Conducts First Express Entry Draw of September – Focus on PNP Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out its first Express Entry draw of September 2025, issuing invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
- Draw Details (September 2, 2025)
- A total of 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued.
- The draw targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
- The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 772.
- Only candidates who created their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2025, 7:19 p.m. UTC were considered.
- Express Entry Trends in 2025 (January – September)
- Total ITAs issued so far: 56,069.
- Draws by category in 2025:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 16 draws.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 8 draws.
- French-language proficiency: 4 draws.
- Healthcare and social services: 4 draws.
- Education: 1 draw.
- Recent Draws Before September 2
- August 19, 2025 – Healthcare and social services: 2,500 ITAs, CRS 470.
- August 18, 2025 – PNP: 192 ITAs, CRS 800.
- August 8, 2025 – French-language proficiency: 2,500 ITAs, CRS 481.
- August 7, 2025 – Canadian Experience Class: 1,000 ITAs, CRS 534.
- Key Takeaway
- The September 2 draw demonstrates IRCC’s continued emphasis on PNP candidates, ensuring provinces can address local labor market needs.
- With more than half of 2025 draws targeting PNP, provincial immigration remains a top priority in Canada’s immigration strategy.
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