The most recent Express Entry draw that was held on the 14th of October 2025 and was
the third of the month, invited 345 applicants for Canadian permanent residency (PR)
through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. This was an illustration of
Canada’s continued practice of selecting candidates through categories and not general
draws.
Highlights of the Draw
● Draw type – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
● Draw Date – 14 October 2025
● Number of Invitations (ITAs) – 345
● Minimum CRS score – 778
Those candidates who got a provincial nomination got an extra 600 CRS points which raised
their rank in the pool very much.
On 14 October 2025, the number of candidates in the Express Entry pool reached
247,997. The following is the snapshot of the CRS score distribution –
CRS Score Distribution in the Pool
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 501–600 | 25,411 |
| 491–500 | 12,289 |
| 481–490 | 12,571 |
| 471–480 | 15,370 |
| 461–470 | 15,698 |
| 451–460 | 14,713 |
| 451–500 | 70,641 |
| 441–450 | 13,923 |
| 431–440 | 14,694 |
| 421–430 | 14,918 |
| 411–420 | 14,783 |
| 401–410 | 13,708 |
| 401–450 | 72,026 |
| 351–400 | 52,448 |
| 301–350 | 19,496 |
| 0–300 | 7,975 |
| Total | 247,997 |
Summary of Express Entry Draws – October 2025
| Date | Category | CRS Score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 778 | 345 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency (Category) | 432 | 4,500 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 534 | 1,000 |
Summary of Express Entry Draws – September 2025
| Date | Category | CRS Score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 778 | 345 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency (Category) | 432 | 4,500 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 534 | 1,000 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 855 | 291 |
| September 17 | Education Occupations | 462 | 2,500 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 746 | 228 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 446 | 4,500 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 514 | 1,000 |
| September 2 | General (No Program Specified) | 772 | 249 |
What This Draw Means
The recent PNP draw of 14 October indicates the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) is still adjusting its immigration strategy to suit the different regions through
specific programs targeted for them. The score of the Comprehensive Ranking System
(CRS) has dropped down by as much as 77 points as compared to the previous PNP round
which made it easier for more and more candidates to receive invitations this time.
Such a pattern shows that Canada is willing to take in more people through provincial
programs and that skilled workers and the provincial governments will both be benefited
from the quicker and more adaptive immigration measures.
Those who are in the pool of candidates are recommended to always be ready, keep their
profiles current, and apply for the provincial nominations to increase their chances in the
coming draws.
