192 Applicants invited in Latest Canada Express Entry PNP Draw
Posted by: Vandana Singh
19 August 2025 08:42 AM
On August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw exclusively for candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for Canada PR.
A total of 192 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had secured a provincial nomination.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 800.
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This high cutoff reflects the additional 600 points awarded to candidates through a provincial nomination, reinforcing the importance of the PNP pathway for Express Entry applicants. Only candidates with a rank of 192 or above received invitations in this round.
What does this mean for PR aspirants?
This draw is part of Canada’s 2025 strategy to focus more on regional immigration through PNP streams. If your CRS score isn't enough for general Express Entry draws, a PNP nomination could be your shortcut to Canadian PR.
Provinces like Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia continue to invite candidates who match their labor market demands, even if their original CRS score was lower.
Examples of In-Demand PNP Streams
- Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream: Thai is Ideal for tech, finance, and healthcare professionals.
- Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand & Express Entry: No job offer required for many NOCs.
- Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway: This is a Fast-track way for IT professionals.
- British Columbia Skills Immigration: This is Ideal for individuals already working in BC.
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