Express Entry Update – October 14, 2025
Canada’s latest Express Entry draw has issued 345 invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category, targeting candidates with a provincial nomination (worth +600 CRS points). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 778, with a tie-break date of July 17, 2025.
Key Statistics:
– Invitations Issued:345
– CRS Cut-off Score: 778
– Tie-break Rule:July 17, 2025
CRS Score Distribution (as of Oct 13, 2025):
– 601-1200: 345 candidates
– 501-600: 25,411 candidates
– 451-500: 70,641 candidates
– 401-450: 72,026 candidates
– 351-400: 52,448 candidates
– 301-350: 19,496 candidates
– 0-300: 7,975 candidates
With over 247,997 candidates currently in the pool, the competition is intense. The majority of candidates have CRS scores between 401-500, highlighting the importance of exploring pathways to improve your score, such as language proficiency, Canadian work experience, or provincial nomination
