Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw today. This was the 363rd round of invitations under the Express Entry system.
The draw targeted candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 249 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 772. Candidates with a CRS score of 772 or higher received an invitation.
The tie-breaking rule was applied for candidates with the same score. Profiles submitted before August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC were given priority. The tie-breaking rule means IRCC considers the date and time a profile was submitted when multiple candidates have the same CRS score.
Key Details of Express Entry Draw #363
- Date of draw: September 2, 2025
- Time of draw: 15:41:02 UTC
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Number of invitations issued: 249
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 772
- Tie-breaking rule: August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC
CRS Score Distribution in the Pool (as of September 1, 2025)
The CRS pool shows how many candidates were in each score range just before the draw.
- 601–1200: 246
- 501–600: 5,123
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451–500: 74,183
- 491–500: 12,443
- 481–490: 12,443
- 471–480: 16,077
- 461–470: 17,252
- 451–460: 15,968
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401–450: 74,314
- 441–450: 15,220
- 431–440: 16,245
- 421–430: 14,813
- 411–420: 14,542
- 401–410: 13,494
- 351–400: 52,798
- 301–350: 19,955
- 0–300: 8,053
Total candidates in the pool: 254,672
What This Means for PNP Candidates
PNP draws usually require high CRS scores because nominees get an extra 600 points. This explains the cutoff of 772 points in today’s round.
Candidates who have a provincial nomination have a strong advantage in Express Entry. Without a nomination, CRS scores in the 400s are not enough to get invited.
If you are in the pool, securing a nomination from a province can greatly increase your chances. Many provinces run streams linked to Express Entry.
Future Express Entry Draws: What to Expect
Looking at the last several rounds gives us clues about what may come next.
- IRCC continues to hold regular PNP draws, often every two to three weeks.
- Category-based draws remain active, focusing on <strong>healthcare, French language, and Canadian work experience.
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CRS cutoffs vary by category:
- PNP draws: 726–802 in recent months
- Healthcare draws: 470–510
- French draws: 379–481
- Canadian Experience Class draws: 518–542
This suggests that:
- Candidates with PNP nominations will keep receiving ITAs, despite high cutoffs.
- IRCC is supporting healthcare workers and French-speaking applicants with lower score requirements.
- CEC candidates remain competitive, with CRS cutoffs usually in the low 500s.
Future draws will likely follow the same mix of PNP, CEC, and category-based rounds. Applicants should watch the pool numbers closely and plan their strategy.
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