Canada Express Entry 2025: IRCC Issues Increased Invitations for PNP Candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ramped up the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in the Express Entry pool. Recently, the department issued 725 ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.

To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667. Additionally, they must have created their Express Entry profile before 6:25 PM Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 5, 2024.

This draw marks the first of the month, following a French-language proficiency draw, two PNP draws, and two Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws. February proved to be an active month for Canada’s Express Entry system, with over 11,000 ITAs issued since the beginning of the month.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

The Express Entry draw types this year have mainly focused on PNP and CEC candidates. So far, the IRCC has held only one category-based selection draw in 2025. Here’s a summary of the draws:

Required Documents for ITA Response

If you receive an ITA and decide to apply for permanent residence (PR), you must submit several documents with your application. These include:

• A valid copy of your passport
• A copy of your birth certificate
• Valid language test results
• Documentation of your work experience
• Police clearance certificates (for places you’ve lived for over six months since age 18)
• Receipt from an Immigration Medical Exam (if applicable)
• Regulation-sized photographs of yourself and any family members included in your PR application

Depending on the immigration program under which you apply, you may also need to include additional documents such as:

• Canadian education credentials or an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education
• Letter of attestation
• Official transcripts from your educational program
• Offer of arranged employment from a Canadian employer
• Proof of family relationships in Canada
• Evidence of settlement funds
• Legal documents for any name changes or formally reported date of birth
• Marriage or divorce certificates
• Death certificates
• Adoption papers
• Certified copies of qualifications in skilled trades
• Work contracts or pay stubs
• Income tax documents

This list is not exhaustive. For more detailed information on responding to an ITA and applying for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system, visit our dedicated webpage. By staying informed and preparing your documents, you can enhance your chances of a successful application process.