Great news for immigration hopefuls! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just issued a new batch of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.

In the latest draw, a total of 249 ITAs were awarded to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). If you’re aiming for a chance in this competitive process, here’s what you need to know:

• You must have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772.
• Don’t forget to create your Express Entry candidate profile before 7:19 p.m. UTC on August 28, 2025.

Let’s take a quick look at how the Express Entry draws have unfolded so far this year:

In total, IRCC has issued a whopping 56,069 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025 alone! Most of this year's draws have focused on the PNP, so if you’re in that category, you’re in luck!