The new Express Entry draw ran on September 15, 2025. The PNP issued around 228
invitations to apply for permanent residency. The draw recorded a minimum CRS cutoff
of 746 reflecting high competitiveness between candidates.
Express Entry Draw Details
● Draw Date – September 15, 2025
● Program – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
● Number of Invitations Issued – 228
● Lowest-ranking candidate’s CRS score invited – 746
CRS Score Distribution in the Pool (as of September 2025)
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 220 |
| 501-600 | 24,870 |
| 451-500 | 71,427 |
| 491-500 | 12,341 |
| 481-490 | 12,555 |
| 471-480 | 15,569 |
| 461-470 | 16,158 |
| 451-460 | 14,804 |
| 401-450 | 74,178 |
| 441-450 | 14,719 |
| 431-440 | 16,312 |
| 421-430 | 14,822 |
| 411-420 | 14,714 |
| 401-410 | 13,611 |
| 351-400 | 52,883 |
| 301-350 | 19,978 |
| 0-300 | 8,074 |
| Total | 251,630 |
Why This Draw Is Important
The PNP is considered to be an important immigration system in Canada. With a provincial
nomination, the applicant gets an extra 600 CRS points, significantly improving the chances
of receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply). This highlights the significance of the PNP pathways
for candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency.
Recent Express Entry Draw in September
| Date | September 2 | September 3 | September 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Provincial Nominee Program | Canadian Experience Class | French Language Proficiency |
| Invitations | 249 | 1,000 | 4,500 |
| CRS Cutoff | 772 | 514 | 446 |
