Express Entry Draw Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Express Entry Draw #346 | 511 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw
Express Entry Draw #346 just took place! In this draw, 511 candidates were invited under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706.
Express Entry Draw #346
Date of Draw: May 12, 2025 at 14:14:40 UTC
Number of Invitations Issued: 511
Minimum CRS: 706
Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Tie-breaking rule: March 04, 2025, at 22:35:42 UTC
Spotlight on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates
This Express Entry draw was specifically for candidates nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The PNP allows provinces and territories to select individuals from a pool of candidates who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a particular region.
In this draw, 511 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were extended to PNP candidates, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706.
Comparison with Previous PNP-Specific Draw
The previous PNP-specific Express Entry Draw #343, issued 421 ITAs to PNP candidates with a minimum CRS score of 727. In comparison to the previous round, not only did more PNP candidates received ITAs this round, but the CRS score also decreased.
Understanding the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an important immigration stream for those who wish to live in Canada. The PNP program allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who want to live in a specific area. Each province and territory offers its own PNP streams, designed for different groups such as skilled workers, students, and entrepreneurs.
To get started with a PNP application, choose the province or territory where you’d like to settle and apply directly to their PNP. Once you receive a nomination from that province, you can then apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
For detailed information on the PNP and application procedures, please visit our Provincial Nominee Program page.
To learn more about the Express Entry system and its processes, please visit our Express Entry page.
Number of Candidates in the Current Express Entry Pool
The IRCC updates the number of people in the Express Entry pool a few days before an invitation round takes place. Numbers change as new profiles are submitted, profiles expire or are issued an ITA.
As of today, the composition of the Express Entry pool is:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 228 |
| 501-600 | 24,165 |
| 451-500 | 76,004 |
| 491-500 | 12,975 |
| 481-490 | 12,890 |
| 471-480 | 16,836 |
| 461-470 | 17,383 |
| 451-460 | 15,920 |
| 401-450 | 73,839 |
| 441-450 | 15,201 |
| 431-440 | 16,142 |
| 421-430 | 14,652 |
| 411-420 | 14,456 |
| 401-410 | 13,388 |
| 351-400 | 53,590 |
| 301-350 | 20,534 |
| 0-300 | 8,225 |
| Total | 256,585 |
| Updated | August 8, 2025 |
Latest Express Entry Draw for All categories!
Check here the full list of the Express entry draws that were held this year:
| Draw | Date | Category | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut Off | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | August 8, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2,500 | 481 | July 18, 2025 at 05:16:06 UTC |
| 359 | August 7, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 | August 03, 2025 at 06:22:02 UTC |
| 358 | August 6, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 | April 23, 2025 at 06:35:51 UTC |
| 357 | July 22, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 4,000 | 475 | March 13, 2025 at 13:08:29 UTC |
| 356 | July 21, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 | June 05, 2025 at 23:50:45 UTC |
| 355 | July 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 | October 02, 2024 at 1:48:36 UTC |
| 354 | July 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 | March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC |
| 353 | June 26, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 | November 21, 2024, at 15:56:13 UTC |
| 352 | June 23, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 | May 30, 2025 at 21:44:57 UTC |
| 351 | June 12, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 | September 28, 2024 at 18:06:46 UTC |
| 350 | June 10, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 | September 12, 2024 at 18:12:15 UTC |
| 349 | June 4, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 504 | March 31, 2025 at 06:47:23 UTC |
| 348 | June 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 | September 24, 2024 at 15:46:19 UTC |
| 347 | May 13, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 | May 21, 2024 at 17:26:27 UTC |
| 346 | May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 | March 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 510 | July 21, 2024, at 04:31:17 UTC |
| 344 | May 1, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 1,000 | 479 | August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 UTC |
| 343 | April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 | September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC |
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 | August 17, 2024 at 18:35:52 UTC |
| 341 | March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7,500 | 379 | March 06, 2025 at 02:53:27 UTC |
| 340 | March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 | March 12, 2025 at 14:02:14 UTC |
| 339 | March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 410 | February 11, 2025 at 07:47:29 UTC |
| 338 | March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 | June 05, 2024 at 18:25:22 UTC |
| 337 | February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,500 | 428 | February 10, 2025 at 16:41:38 UTC |
| 336 | February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 | July 23, 2024 at 17:41:11 UTC |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 | November 14, 2025 at 02:52:14 UTC |
| 334 | February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 | December 07, 2024 at 19:39:25 UTC |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 | July 23, 2024 at 07:06:43 UTC |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 | December 07, 2024 at 01:10:06 UTC |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 | November 25, 2024 at 16:57:27 UTC |
| 330 | December 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,085 | 727 | September 18, 2024 at 13:39:10 UTC |
| 329 | December 3, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 800 | 466 | November 26, 2024 at 02:44:59 UTC |
| 328 | December 2, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 676 | 705 | November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC |
| 327 | November 20, 2024 | Healthcare occupations (Version 1) | 3,000 | 463 | October 21, 2024 at 16:12:39 UTC |
| 326 | November 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 | July 08, 2024 at 01:41:37 UTC |
| 325 | November 18, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 174 | 816 | August 28, 2024 at 05:12:34 UTC |
| 324 | November 15, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 800 | 478 | November 07, 2024 at 13:12:03 UTC |
| 323 | November 13, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 547 | April 10, 2024 at 03:58:05 UTC |
| 322 | November 12, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 812 | March 02. 2024 at 01:58:34 UTC |
| 321 | October 23, 2024 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 1,800 | 433 | March 12, 2024 at 14:30:36 UTC |
| 320 | October 22, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 | October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 UTC |
| 319 | October 21, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 | August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC |
| 318 | October 10, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1000 | 444 | September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC |
| 317 | October 9, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 | February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC |
| 316 | October 7, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 | March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC |
| 315 | September 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 4000 | 509 | November 06, 2023 at 07:17:35 UTC |
| 314 | September 13, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1000 | 446 | August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 UTC |
| 313 | September 9, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 911 | 732 | March 13, 2024 at 19:56:16 UTC |
| 312 | August 27, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3300 | 507 | June 05, 2024 at 01:08:58 UTC |
| 311 | August 26, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1121 | 694 | August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC |
| 310 | August 15, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2,000 | 394 | July 07, 2024 at 09:46:10 UTC |
| 309 | August 14, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 | March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 UTC |
| 308 | August 13, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 763 | 690 | April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC |
| 307 | July 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 | June 30, 2024 at 20:39:14 UTC |
| 306 | July 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 | May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC |
| 305 | July 18, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1,800 | 400 | March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC |
| 304 | July 17, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 | February 03, 2024 at 13:01:06 UTC |
| 303 | July 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 | May 04, 2024 at 13:27:31 UTC |
| 302 | July 8, 2024 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 3,200 | 420 | May 30, 2024 at 03:37:43 UTC |
| 301 | July 5, 2024 | Healthcare occupations (Version 1) | 3,750 | 445 | May 07, 2024 at 21:27:04 UTC |
| 300 | July 4, 2024 | Trade occupations (Version 1) | 1,800 | 436 | July 16, 2023 at 15:44:59 UTC |
| 299 | July 2, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 | February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC |
| 298 | June 19, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 | January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC |
| 297 | May 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 | March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC |
| 296 | May 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 | January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC |
| 295 | April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 | April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC |
| 294 | April 23, 2024 | General | 2,095 | 529 | November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC |
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 | February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC |
| 292 | April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 | March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC |
| 291 | March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC |
| 290 | March 25, 2024 | General | 1,980 | 524 | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC |
| 289 | March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC |
| 288 | March 12, 2024 | General | 2,850 | 525 | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
| 287 | February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 | January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC |
| 286 | February 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 | January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC |
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 | January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 | January 30, 2024 at 02:39:54 UTC |
| 283 | February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 UTC |
| 282 | February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 | September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC |
| 281 | January 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 | July 15, 2023 at 10:52:08 UTC |
| 280 | January 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 | January 21, 2024 at 07:43:47 UTC |
| 279 | January 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 | December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC |
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