On 2025-09-29 ImmiWatch reported an Express Entry EE-PNP draw issuing 291 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 855, selecting provincially nominated candidates (General category, all regions). The high cutoff and limited invites prioritize PNP nominees and restrict movement for non-nominated Express Entry candidates.
Soheil Hosseini
September 29, 2025
Jurisdiction
All Provinces
Week
Week 40
Impact
Low
Programs Affected
ImmiWatch: Express Entry EE-PNP Draw Issues 291 Invitations with CRS Cutoff 855
Summary: On 2025-09-29, ImmiWatch reported an Express Entry draw under the EE-PNP stream that issued 291 Invitations to Apply with a CRS cutoff of 855, indicating selection of candidates holding provincial nominations. On 2025-09-29, ImmiWatch announced a new Express Entry draw targeting the EE-PNP stream, issuing 291 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 855 under the General category across all regions. The cutoff reflects the standard uplift from provincial nominations within the CRS system. Key details:
- Date of update: 2025-09-29
- System: Express Entry
- Program: EE-PNP (General)
- Total invitations: 291
- CRS cutoff: 855
- Scoring model: CRS
- Region: All
- Source: ImmiWatch (News Article)
Analysis:
- Positive impacts: A high cutoff of 855 signals that candidates with provincial nominations are being prioritized, helping provinces meet targeted labor needs and offering nominated candidates a clearer pathway to permanent residence.
- Potential downsides: With only 291 invitations and a nomination-driven threshold, non-nominated Express Entry candidates see limited movement; sustained PNP-focused rounds could intensify competition for provincial nominations and prolong waits in non-PNP categories.
Closing: This draw underscores ongoing emphasis on provincial nominations within Express Entry; observers will watch upcoming rounds for any shift toward broader or category-based selections.
Tags: Express Entry, EE-PNP, Provincial Nominee Program, CRS 855, Invitations to Apply, Canada Immigration, ImmiWatch, Express Entry Draw, Immigration News, 2025-09-29
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