The recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw issued 228 invitations with a CRS cut-off score of 746, and the tie-break time was set at March 31, 2025, at 13:39 UTC. Given the high CRS requirement, it’s likely that category-based draws will follow, targeting specific occupations or skills.
Recent PNP Draws:
– February 17, 2025: 646 invitations issued with a minimum CRS score of 750
– August 6, 2025: 225 invitations issued with a CRS score of 739
– July 7, 2025: 356 invitations issued with a CRS score of 750
– September 2, 2025: 249 invitations issued with a CRS score of 772
– September 15, 2025: 228 invitations issued with a CRS score of 746
The PNP is an important immigration system in Canada, allowing provinces and territories to nominate candidates who meet specific regional labor market needs. With a provincial nomination, candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly improving their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency .
In the latest draw, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 746 and had to create their Express Entry profile before March 31, 2025, 13:39 UTC to be eligible. The high CRS cut-off score reflects the competitiveness of the PNP draws, and candidates with a provincial nomination have a significant advantage in the Express Entry pool
