New Express Entry Draw 2025: 4,000 Permanent Residency Invitations

In the latest draw of 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. This draw specifically targeted individuals in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527. They also had to submit their Express Entry profiles before 7:06:43 AM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on July 23, 2024.

This recent draw follows two earlier draws in January. On January 7, IRCC conducted a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. The next day, they held another CEC draw. IRCC plans to continue these draws, as outlined in the “In-Canada Focus” of the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. Under this initiative, the department has allocated 82,890 new immigrant landings to Canada in 2025.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

How Can I Increase My CRS Score?

The CRS evaluates candidates based on various factors, including:

• Core human capital factors
• Skill transferability factors
• Spouse or common-law partner factors
• Additional factors

Candidates aiming for an ITA through the Express Entry system can take several steps to enhance their CRS score. They can:

• Attain higher education credentials.
• Improve their official language proficiency in English or French. Extra points are available for proficiency in both languages.
• Gain more Canadian or foreign work experience.
• Obtain a provincial nomination.
• If applicable, secure a certificate of qualification in a trade occupation from a Canadian province. This can yield additional points when combined with language abilities.

It’s important to note that the points awarded for scoring factors vary based on whether the applicant includes a spouse or common-law partner. Using a CRS calculator can help candidates understand their scores better and identify areas for improvement.

The Continued Importance of Express Entry

Initially, Express Entry was expected to be overshadowed by the PNP allocation in 2024. However, the program has remained a key pathway for economic immigration in Canada.

In the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, IRCC announced an increase in landings through Express Entry, raising the allocation to 124,590 in 2025. In contrast, PNP landings decreased from 110,000 in 2024 to just 55,000 in 2025.

These changes will likely affect the number of ITAs issued. With lower PNP targets, IRCC may issue fewer ITAs through PNP streams in 2025 compared to 2024. Conversely, Express Entry will probably need to issue more ITAs to meet its increased allocations.

In summary, the Express Entry program remains a vital pathway for skilled foreign workers aiming to immigrate to Canada in 2025. As the landscape evolves, candidates must stay informed and proactive in enhancing their profiles.