On the 25th of November 2025, Canada carried out its recent Express Entry draw through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which saw the issuance of 777 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency and a rather low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off of 699, thus, many provincial nominees got the chance who were otherwise not able to.
Express Entry Draw Highlights
● Draw Date – 25 November 2025
● Program – Provincial Nominee Program
● Number of Invitations – 777
● CRS Score – 699
● Rank Needed – 777 or more
Reasons Why This PNP Draw Is Important
● The draw that took place on April 14, 2025, which issued 825 ITAs, marked the largest PNP only round in 2025.
● The lower CRS cut-off (699) compared to prior draws indicates a reduction in competition for PNP-nominated candidates, thus making it a profitable opportunity for many applicants.
● The timing goes hand in hand with the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan of the government, under which the PNP quota has been increased by 66%. This indicates a shift in the immigration strategy towards more regional and labour-market–responsive immigration.
● With its increased draw size and lowered thresholds, PNP is likely to be one of the easiest pathways to permanent residency at the end of the year.
Express Entry Draw Pool CRS Score Distribution on 25 November 2025
| CRS Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601–1200 | 6 |
| 501–600 | 26,213 |
| 451–500 | 68,589 |
| 491–500 | 12,295 |
| 481–490 | 12,250 |
| 471–480 | 14,669 |
| 461–470 | 14,362 |
| 451–460 | 15,013 |
| 401–450 | 69,958 |
| 441–450 | 14,154 |
| 431–440 | 14,619 |
| 421–430 | 13,063 |
| 411–420 | 13,949 |
| 401–410 | 14,173 |
| 351–400 | 52,911 |
| 301–350 | 19,270 |
| 0–300 | 8,112 |
| Total | 245,758 |
Latest PNP Express Entry Draws
| Date | Invitations Issued | CRS Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2025 | 777 | 699 |
| 10 November 2025 | 714 | 738 |
| 27 October 2025 | 302 | 761 |
| 14 October 2025 | 345 | 778 |
What This Means for Express Entry Candidates
Due to the lowering of the CRS score and the issuance of a large number of invitations to apply in the last draw, the PNP pathway becomes an attractive option, particularly for those who get a provincial nomination.
Applicants for future lottery draws are advised to:
● Make their CRS profile stronger by getting higher scores in language tests, earning a degree or getting more work experience and most importantly applying for a provincial nomination if it is possible.
● Stay alert to the next draws, since the IRCC might soon have category-based draws (French-speaking skilled workers or Canadian Experience Class) between the 26th and 27th of November.
Recap of Express Entry Draws – November 2025
| Date | Number of Invitations | CRS Score | Draw Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2025 | 777 | 699 | Provincial Nominee Program |
| 14 November 2025 | 3,500 | 462 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations |
| 12 November 2025 | 1,000 | 533 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 10 November 2025 | 714 | 738 | Provincial Nominee Program |