Express Entry Draws

The Express Entry system invites candidates for Canadian permanent residency through regular draws. Each draw has a minimum CRS score — if your score meets or exceeds this, you may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

CRS cut-off is 481, slightly lower than recent French draws. With 2,500 invitations, chances improved for candidates scoring above 475. Now is a good time to retake tests or explore PNP options.

Explore a complete record of past Express Entry draws, including CRS cut-off scores, invitations issued, and program details. This historical data helps you track score trends, plan your profile strategy, and estimate your chances in future draws

Express Entry is Canada’s online immigration system for skilled workers applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates create a profile, receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular draws.

Draws are typically held every two weeks, but IRCC sometimes conducts multiple draws in a single week or month, depending on immigration targets and program priorities. In 2025, we’ve seen both all-program and targeted category-based draws.

While cut-offs vary, most all-program draws in 2025 have required CRS scores between 515–540. Targeted draws, like French language or healthcare, may have lower cut-offs. Reviewing past draw data can help estimate your competitiveness.

If multiple candidates have the same CRS score, IRCC uses the “tie-breaker” rule, inviting those who submitted their profile earlier. This means applying early can be an advantage even without increasing your score.

Yes. IRCC has prioritized category-based draws for healthcare, STEM, trades, and French-language proficiency in 2025 to meet specific labour shortages and demographic goals.

Yes. Reviewing past draws lets you track CRS score trends and estimate your chances. While this isn’t a guarantee, it can help with planning improvements like retaking IELTS or securing a job offer.

A Provincial Nominee Program nomination adds 600 CRS points instantly, almost guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next eligible draw after IRCC processes the nomination.

As of 2025, a valid Canadian job offer from an eligible employer can add 50 to 200 CRS points, depending on the position’s NOC TEER category. The offer must meet IRCC’s LMIA or exemption requirements.

By mid-2025, over 50,000 invitations have been issued across all categories, with PNP and category-based draws making up a significant share.

All-program draws invite candidates from all three main programs (FSWP, FSTP, CEC), while program-specific draws target only certain occupations, skills, or language profiles to meet labour market needs.