On 17th February 2025, the Express Entry Draw sent 646 Permanent Residency invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 750 or higher.
This cutoff is Drop of 52 points as compared to the previous PNP draw. This is the Third Express Entry Draw of the year under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) inviting a total of 1,572 profiles in 2025.
Below are the details of the Express Entry draw:
| Specifics | February 17 | February 05 | February 04 |
| Category | Provincial Nominee Program | Canadian Experience Class | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 646 | 4,000 | 455 |
| CRS Cutoff | 750 | 521 | 802 |
Latest Express Entry CRS Score distribution
The following table illustrates the number of Express Entry profiles currently present in the pool with their respective CRS score range.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 768 |
| 501-600 | 21,203 |
| 451-500 | 69,892 |
| 491-500 | 13,683 |
| 481-490 | 13,236 |
| 471-480 | 15,836 |
| 461-470 | 14,018 |
| 451-460 | 13,119 |
| 401-450 | 64,222 |
| 441-450 | 12,651 |
| 431-440 | 13,763 |
| 421-430 | 12,551 |
| 411-420 | 13,028 |
| 401-410 | 12,229 |
| 351-400 | 51,315 |
| 301-350 | 21,518 |
| 0-300 | 5,726 |
| Total | 234,644 |
Below are the full details of the Express Entry draws in January:
| Specifics | January 23 | January 8 | January 7 |
| Category | Canadian Experience Class | Canadian Experience Class | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 4,000 | 1,350 | 471 |
| CRS Cutoff | 527 | 542 | 793 |
Draws From The Express Entry Pool
Express Entry Draws: 2025
| Draw # | Minimum CRS Score Required | Date of Draw | # of ITAs Issued |
| 336 | 750 (*Provincial nominees only) | February 17, 2025 | 646 |
| 335 | 521 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | February 05, 2025 | 4,000 |
| 334 | 802 (*Provincial nominees only) | February 04, 2025 | 455 |
| 333 | 527 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 |
| 332 | 542 (*Canadian Experience Class only) | January 08, 2025 | 1,350 |
| 331 | 793 (*Provincial nominees only) | January 07, 2025 | 471 |
How to Improve Your CRS Score
Enhancing your CRS score can significantly increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Here are some key strategies:
- Improve Your Language Scores: Achieving higher scores in English (IELTS/CELPIP) or French (TEF) can boost your ranking.
- Increase Your Education Credentials: Ensure your educational qualifications meet Canadian standards. Higher education levels earn more CRS points.
- Gain More Work Experience: Additional years of skilled work experience, especially in high-demand fields, can enhance your score.
- Obtain a Provincial Nomination: A nomination from a Canadian province under the PNP can add 600 CRS points to your profile.
- Secure a Valid Job Offer: A legitimate job offer from a Canadian employer can increase your CRS score by up to 200 points, depending on the job type.
- Consider Spousal Factors: If your spouse or common-law partner has strong language proficiency or educational credentials, their qualifications can contribute to your CRS score.
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