Ottawa | June 10, 2025 — Canada has issued 125 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the latest Express Entry draw, held on June 10, 2025, at 13:57 UTC.
With a cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 784, this draw highlights the intensifying competition among candidates in the PNP stream, as demand continues to rise for provincial nominations across the country.
Key Highlights – Express Entry Draw #350 (June 10, 2025)
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Total ITAs Issued: 125
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate: 784
- Tie-Breaking Rule: Profiles submitted before September 12, 2024 at 18:12:15 UTC
- Draw Time: June 10, 2025 at 13:57:34 UTC
What Does This Mean for Express Entry Candidates?
This draw is exclusively for candidates who received provincial nominations, which automatically add 600 points to their base CRS scores. A candidate invited in this draw likely had a base score of just 184 before receiving the nomination.
With only 125 invitations issued, this is one of the smallest PNP-only draws in recent months—suggesting that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may be gradually limiting PNP-specific invitations in favor of more targeted category-based draws.
Context: PNP Draw Trends in 2025
- Earlier this year, PNP draws saw CRS cut-offs ranging between 700–770.
- June 10’s draw marks a slight increase in the threshold, possibly due to fewer nominations or backlogged applications.
- PNP streams such as OINP, BC PNP, AAIP, and NSNP continue to actively nominate candidates in healthcare, tech, and skilled trades occupations.
What Is the Tie-Breaking Rule?
The tie-breaking rule ensures fairness in the ranking system. If multiple candidates have the lowest qualifying CRS score (784), only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before September 12, 2024 at 18:12:15 UTC were considered for an ITA in this round.
Draw Validity and Legal Basis
According to the Ministerial Instructions issued by Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the draw is conducted under the authority of section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
- The draw window was officially open from June 10 to June 11, 2025.
- The instructions established a specific group of eligible foreign nationals—those nominated by a province or territory under subsection 2(d) of the Express Entry Instructions.
What’s Next?
Candidates who received an invitation will now have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence through the Express Entry portal.
Those not selected should continue to:
- Update their profiles regularly
- Explore nomination options through active PNP streams
- Monitor for upcoming category-based draws targeting occupations in demand
Summary Table
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-off | ITAs Issued | Tie-breaking Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | PNP Only | 784 | 125 | September 12, 2024 |
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