IRCC held an Express Entry PNP draw on 2025-09-02, issuing 249 ITAs with a CRS cut-off of 772. Invitees have 60 days to submit PR applications; the cut-off reflects the 600-point provincial nomination boost.
Soheil Hosseini
September 2, 2025
Jurisdiction
All Provinces
Week
Week 36
Impact
Low
Programs Affected
IRCC Issues 249 ITAs in Sept. 2 Express Entry PNP Draw; CRS Cut-Off 772
Summary: On 2025-09-02, IRCC conducted an Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program candidates, issuing *249 ITAs* with a *CRS cut-off of 772* under the *PNP – General* category. Invitees have *60 days* to apply for permanent residence. Date: 2025-09-02 Ottawa — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on 2025-09-02 focused on candidates nominated under a Provincial Nominee Program, issuing *249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)*. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was set at *772*, reflecting the *additional 600 points* granted to candidates with a provincial nomination. The draw was categorized as *Express Entry PNP – General*, meaning it was neither occupation-specific nor limited to a particular region. Candidates who received an invitation now have *60 days* to submit their complete permanent residence applications to IRCC. The draw highlights ongoing federal–provincial coordination, with PNP nominees prioritized due to their alignment with regional labour market needs.
Analysis: This outcome reinforces the strategic value of securing a provincial nomination, which substantially elevates CRS scores and improves selection prospects. Positively, it supports regional workforce planning and offers a clearer pathway for in-demand candidates. Conversely, the high cut-off may further disadvantage non-nominated candidates, effectively nudging applicants toward the PNP route, and could sustain competitive pressures for provincial nominations. The modest volume of *249 ITAs* signals calibrated intake management, potentially balancing processing capacity with labour market objectives. Program affected: Express Entry, EE-PNP Source: News Article
Closing: PNP nominees should prepare complete filings within the *60-day* window, while other Express Entry candidates may wish to assess nomination opportunities to strengthen their profiles.
Tags: Canada Immigration, IRCC, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, PNP, CRS, ITA, Permanent Residence, Canada PR, Immigration News, 2025 Draws, Skilled Immigration, Federal-Provincial Immigration Coordination
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