IRCC Conducts Largest Express Entry PNP Draw in Over Six Months – 714 Candidates Invited
Ottawa, November 11, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw in more than six months, continuing its trend of prioritizing skilled workers who already hold a provincial nomination.
In this latest round, IRCC issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 738.
To qualify, candidates were required to have created their Express Entry profile before February 22, 2025 (2:12 a.m. UTC).
Key Highlights of the November 11, 2025 Draw
- Program targeted: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Total invitations: 714
- Minimum CRS score: 738
- Date of profiles considered: Before February 22, 2025
This marks a significant draw for PNP applicants, making it the largest PNP-specific draw since April 2025, signaling that IRCC is resuming higher-volume selections as the year approaches its end.
Recent Express Entry Activity (October–November 2025)
IRCC has been actively conducting category-based draws across multiple programs in recent weeks:
| Date | Draw Type | Invitations Issued | CRS Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
With this new draw, IRCC has now issued a total of 81,223 ITAs in 2025, reflecting a strong focus on Francophone candidates, Canadian work experience holders, and PNP nominees.
Express Entry Trends in 2025
So far in 2025, the majority of draws have been concentrated in these key categories:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 21 draws
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 11 draws
- French Language Proficiency: 7 draws
- Healthcare & Social Services: 5 draws
- Education: 2 draws
- Trade: 1 draw
The distribution of total ITAs by program in 2025 shows IRCC’s ongoing push to address labour shortages and regional needs:
- French Language Proficiency: 36,000 ITAs
- Canadian Experience Class: 22,850 ITAs
- Healthcare & Social Services: 9,792 ITAs
- Provincial Nominee Program: 7,963 ITAs
- Education: 3,500 ITAs
- Trade: 1,250 ITAs
What This Means for Candidates
This major PNP draw is a clear signal that IRCC continues to support provincial-level immigration priorities, despite earlier allocation cuts in 2025.
Candidates nominated through provinces not only receive additional 600 CRS points, but also enjoy faster processing under the Express Entry framework.
As IRCC gears toward implementing the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, analysts expect a steady increase in draw frequency and a potential decrease in CRS cutoffs by early next year.
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