On November 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #380, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. This specialized draw is for applicants who have received a provincial nomination, which provides a significant boost to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Key Details from Draw #380
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Date of draw: November 25, 2025
- Invitations issued: 777
- Lowest CRS score of selected candidate: 699
- Tie-breaking rule applied: September 6, 2025, at 01:16:22 UTC (If more than one candidate had the cutoff score, those who submitted their Express Entry profile before this date were prioritized.)
This draw demonstrates the continued focus on provincial nominees, allowing provinces and territories to directly nominate skilled workers with in-demand experience.
How It Works
When an applicant receives a provincial nomination, 600 additional CRS points are added to their profile—vastly increasing their odds of being selected during a draw. In this round, only those with both a provincial nomination and a strong overall profile were invited.
The tie-breaker ensures fair selection when multiple applicants have the same cutoff score: the earliest profile submission date gets priority.
What’s Next?
If you received an invitation, you have 60 days to submit your complete application for Canadian permanent residence. Those not selected should keep their Express Entry profile up-to-date and look for provincial nominee options for future draws.
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