Express Entry Draw – February 4, 2025: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Invitations Issued
The latest Express Entry draw conducted on February 4, 2025, saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issue 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 802.
Key Highlights of the February 4, 2025, Express Entry Draw
✅ Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
✅ Number of Invitations Issued: 455
✅ Minimum CRS Score: 802
✅ Tie-breaking Rule: December 7, 2024, at 19:39:25 UTC
Understanding the Express Entry Draw
Express Entry is Canada’s primary system for managing applications for permanent residency (PR) under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
In this draw, only candidates with a provincial nomination received invitations. Since provincial nominees receive an additional 600 CRS points, their scores tend to be significantly higher than general Express Entry draws.
CRS Score Distribution Before the Draw (As of February 4, 2025)
The distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool before the draw was as follows:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 468 |
| 501-600 | 22,604 |
| 451-500 | 68,525 |
| 401-450 | 63,174 |
| 351-400 | 50,876 |
| 301-350 | 21,462 |
| 0-300 | 5,604 |
| Total Candidates in Pool | 232,713 |
What This Means for Express Entry Candidates
🔹 Higher CRS Cutoff for PNP Draws: This draw was exclusive to PNP candidates, leading to a high CRS cutoff of 802 due to the 600 additional points granted to nominees.
🔹 Upcoming General & Targeted Draws: While this draw was limited to PNP applicants, IRCC is expected to continue issuing invitations for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and category-based draws targeting healthcare, STEM, trades, French-speaking candidates, and more.
🔹 Future CRS Cutoff Trends: If upcoming draws target general Express Entry candidates without PNP nominations, we may see lower CRS cutoffs (typically between 470-500 in general draws).
What Should Candidates Do Next?
📌 Improve Your CRS Score: Consider provincial nomination programs, higher language test scores, or additional education to boost your CRS score.
📌 Monitor Upcoming Draws: Stay updated with IRCC’s Express Entry rounds of invitations to plan your application strategy.
📌 Explore PNP Options: If your CRS score is below recent cutoffs, applying for a PNP could significantly improve your chances of getting an ITA.
The next Express Entry draw could be a general draw, a category-based draw, or another PNP-specific round—so candidates should prepare accordingly.
Stay tuned for more Express Entry updates!
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