Good news! Canada continues to invite skilled people to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system — and the latest draw just happened on April 28, 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know in simple terms.
✅ What Happened in the Latest Draw?
On April 28, 2025, 421 people were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. These candidates were selected under a special program called the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To get selected, they needed:
- A minimum score of 727 on the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System), and
- An Express Entry profile created before 5:11 PM (UTC) on September 9, 2024.
📊 Summary of All Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 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 |
📈 What’s the Trend in 2025?
So far this year, Canada has sent out 31,929 invitations to apply (ITAs) through Express Entry.
Here’s what we’re noticing:
- Most draws in April have been for PNP candidates — these are people nominated by Canadian provinces.
- No draws for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or other categories in April.
- The last CEC draw was on February 5, 2025.
- Only French-speaking candidates have seen special category-based draws in 2025.
🎯 What is IRCC Focusing On?
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has announced that in 2025, it plans to:
- Continue inviting PNP and French-speaking candidates
- Prioritize Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants
- Welcome 395,000 new permanent residents, with over 232,000 through economic programs like Express Entry
👨👩👧👦 Can I Bring My Family with Me?
Yes! When you apply through Express Entry, you can include:
- Your spouse or common-law partner
- Your children (biological or adopted)
- Your partner’s children
- Grandchildren, if they depend on you
IRCC’s definition of a dependent child:
- Under 22 years old, and not married or in a relationship, or
- 22 or older, and unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental condition
If your application is approved, your family members also become Canadian permanent residents.
👵 Can I Bring My Parents or Grandparents?
Yes — but not through Express Entry. You can apply under:
- The Parents and Grandparents Program
- The Super Visa, which lets them stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time
Q: What is Express Entry?
It’s Canada’s online system to invite skilled workers for permanent residency.
Q: What is the CRS score?
It’s a points system used to rank your profile based on age, education, experience, language skills, and more.
Q: What is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
It’s when a province in Canada selects you because your skills match their job needs. You get extra CRS points!
Q: What is an ITA?
It’s an Invitation to Apply — once you get this, you can officially apply for Canadian PR.
Q: Do I need a job offer to apply through Express Entry?
No, but it helps increase your CRS score.
Q: Is French language really important?
Yes! IRCC is actively inviting people who can speak French, even with lower CRS scores.
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