Express Entry Draw: Canada Issues News 825 Invitations After CRS Update

Canada has invited 825 new candidates to apply for permanent residency through a recent Express Entry draw held on April 14, 2025. This draw was specifically for people who had received a nomination from a Canadian province under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

To qualify, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764. They also had to create their Express Entry profile before 6:35 p.m. (UTC) on August 17, 2024.

This draw marks the first one since changes were made to the way points are given for arranged employment. It also follows a French-language draw on March 21 and another PNP draw on March 17.

So far in 2025, the Canadian immigration department has issued 31,508 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. These invitations give selected candidates the chance to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Canada has set a goal of welcoming 124,680 new permanent residents through Express Entry this year, as part of its 2025–2027 immigration plan. However, it’s important to understand that an ITA doesn’t always mean someone will move to Canada.

An ITA simply invites someone to apply. After that, the person must submit a full application. Sometimes, candidates may return their invitations or fail to qualify. In other cases, their application may be refused. Only when the person arrives in Canada and finalizes their paperwork do they officially become a permanent resident.

Here’s a quick look at some key Express Entry draws in 2025 so far:

• April 14: PNP draw – 825 ITAs, CRS score of 764
  
• March 21: French language draw – 7,500 ITAs, CRS 379
  
• March 17: PNP draw – 536 ITAs, CRS 736
  
• March 6: French language draw – 4,500 ITAs, CRS 410
  
• March 3: PNP draw – 725 ITAs, CRS 667
  
• February 19: French language draw – 6,500 ITAs, CRS 428
  
• February 17: PNP draw – 646 ITAs, CRS 750
  
• February 5: Canadian Experience Class – 4,000 ITAs, CRS 521
  
• February 4: PNP draw – 455 ITAs, CRS 802
  
• January 23: Canadian Experience Class – 4,000 ITAs, CRS 527
  
• January 8: Canadian Experience Class – 1,350 ITAs, CRS 542
  
• January 7: PNP draw – 471 ITAs, CRS 793
  

If you’ve received an ITA, you now have 60 days to submit a complete application. Make sure all the required documents are ready. You’ll need:

• A valid passport or travel document
  
• Your birth certificate
  
• Proof of work experience
  
• Police clearance certificates
  
• Medical exam results
  
• Proof of funds to support yourself in Canada
  
• Photos of you and your family members
  

This is a key step toward becoming a permanent resident in Canada. If you're ready, start gathering your documents now.