7146 PR invites in two Express Entry draws

7146 PR invites in two Express Entry draws

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced another Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw today, sending 7,146 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR)

On February 19, IRCC issued 6,500 ITAs to candidates in a first category-based round of invitations of 2025 for the French category.

Also, 646 permanent residency invitations were sent on February 17 to the candidates with provincial nomination.

Here’s an in-depth look at these draws and what they mean for potential immigrants.

Full Details of the Express Entry draw today

• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
• Date and time: February 19, 2025
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 428
• Number of invitations issued: 6,500
• Rank needed: 6,500 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: February 10, 2025, at 16:41:38 UTC

The low CRS score in this category continues to demonstrate a promising permanent residency pathway for individuals having French language proficiency.

• Click here for Canada’s new proposed Express Entry Draw categories for 2025.
• Check out new Express Entry draw category’s expected list of 6 occupations.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draw on February 17

• Date and time: February 17, 2025
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 750
• Number of invitations issued: 646
• Rank needed: 646 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: July 23, 2024, at 17:41:11 UTC

This draw was aimed at candidates who have received a nomination from a Canadian province or territory.

The high CRS score reflects the competitive nature of these draws but also the high value placed on provincial nominations.

Latest CRS Score Distribution In The Pool

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

 

Recent Express Entry Draws in 2025

Here’s a quick recap of the draws that have occurred so far this year:

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS Score
February 19	French language proficiency (Version 1)	6,500	428
February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

Strategies for Prospective Immigrants

For those looking to enhance their chances of receiving an ITA:

Improve Language Skills: English or French proficiency significantly boosts CRS scores.

Gain More Work Experience: Especially in Canada, which can qualify you for CEC draws.

Seek Provincial Nomination: Research and apply for nominations from provinces which align with your skills and experience.

Educational Upgrades: Higher education in Canada or recognized internationally can increase your score.

Understanding the Express Entry System

Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing applications for permanent residency under economic immigration programs.

It’s a points-based system where candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.

Here’s how it works:

• Candidate Pool: Individuals interested in immigrating to Canada through economic programs submit their profiles to the Express Entry pool.
• CRS Score: Each profile is scored based on the CRS, which determines their rank in the pool.
• Invitation Rounds: Periodically, IRCC conducts draws where candidates with the highest CRS scores receive ITAs to apply for PR.

Application Timeline: Invited candidates have 60 days from the date of their ITA to submit a complete application for PR.

Processing Time: Current processing times for Express Entry applications average around 5 months, offering a relatively quick path to PR.