IRCC Conducts Express Entry latest Draw Issues 302 Invitations to Apply

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released another Express Entry draw on October 27, 2025. This draw again prioritized Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, who help bolster economic growth.

However, if you wish to apply for Express Entry draw, you must have a minimum CRS score. You can calculate your CRS score based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and whether the candidate has a job offer or provincial nomination.

Candidates with higher CRS scores have a better chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. The higher the CRS score, the more competitive a candidate is in the Express Entry pool, with frequent draws selecting those with the highest scores.

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Result Of the Latest Express Entry Draw

On October 27, 2025, IRCC released its Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). They issued 302 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 761, inviting candidates who want to apply for PR.

• Draw date: October 27, 2025
• Type of round: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Number of invitations: 302
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 761
• Tie-breaking rule: September 26, 2025, at 02:14:06 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Summary of Express Entry Draw in October 2025

The table below summarizes the October Express Entry draw, which the Canadian government issued and invited skilled workers who fulfill the needs of the national and provincial labour markets.

The latest PNP-specific Express Entry draw is the fifth draw of the month and invites 302 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 761. This latest draw decreases the 17 points from the previous draw. If candidates are eligible for this PNP-specific draw, they will receive an additional 600 points directly in their CRS score.

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Total Invitations Issued By IRCC

This section explains the details about the total number of invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued by the IRCC, which are as follows:

How to Apply This Latest PNP-Specific Draw?

To apply for the PNP-specific Express Entry draw, the candidate must first create an Express Entry profile through the IRCC portal and indicate their interest in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

However, if the provincial government finds your profile suitable for its labour market needs, it may issue a Notification of Interest (NOI) or a nomination.

Once nominated by a province:

• Accept the provincial nomination through your Express Entry account.
• Your profile will then receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly increasing your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.
• After receiving the ITA from IRCC, submit your complete PR application within 60 days.

Applying through a PNP-specific Express Entry draw can be complex. Still, with the proper assistance from the top immigration consultants, you can simplify the process, enhance your CRS score, and secure your Canada PR with confidence and ease.

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