Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 1000 Candidates for PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw. This is the first Express Entry draw of the month. The draw was held to invite candidates from the Education occupations category. 

Candidates who have been invited to this latest Express Entry draw will have 60 days to submit a complete Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) application. If the timeframe passes, the application will no longer be valid.

Latest Express Entry Draw - Results

The Express Entry latest draw was held on 1 May 2025 and a total of 1000 candidates were invited to apply under the Education occupations  category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required for this draw is 479. 

Draw No. #344
Type of Draw: Education occupations (Version 1)

• Date and time: May 1, 2025
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 479
• Number of invitations issued: 1,000
• Rank needed: 1,000 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 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.

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Major Changes in Express Entry Categories in 2025

In 2025, the Canadian government has announced the Express Entry categories for 2025. These include a new education category designed to align the selection of federal economic immigrants with Canada’s long-term labour market needs.

In 2025, federal economic class draws will primarily focus on inviting candidates with Canadian work experience to apply for PR. These measures emphasize Canada’s focus on welcoming skilled workers who can contribute to the nation’s future.

The current categories for the Express Entry draw are as follows:

• French-language proficiency
• Healthcare and Social service occupations
• Agriculture and agri-food occupations
• Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations
• Trades occupations
• Education occupations

Eligibility Criteria for the Education Occupations Category

To be eligible for the Education Occupations Category, you must fulfill the following criteria:

• Must have at least 6 months of full-time or continuous work experience (part-time experience) within the past 3 years with a key occupation
• Meet all of the requirements in the instructions for the specific round of invitation

Currently, 80% of Canada PR applications under the Express Entry program are being processed within 6 months.

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Source: canada.ca

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