Provincial Nominee Program candidates celebrating Express Entry invitations for Canada PR
Successful PNP nominees receiving Express Entry invitations for Canada PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a new round of Express Entry invitations focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This draw continues to showcase Canada’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants who have already secured a nomination from a province or territory, ensuring that newcomers align with specific regional labor market needs.
Express Entry Draw Results – September 15, 2025
- Draw Date: September 15, 2025
- Category: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations Issued: 228
- Minimum CRS Score: 746
- Tie-breaking Rule: March 31, 2025 at 13:39:06 UTC
Candidates who received invitations now have 60 days to submit their complete permanent residence (PR) applications through the official Canada.ca portal. If multiple candidates had the minimum CRS score of 746, the tie-break was determined by the date and time their Express Entry profiles were submitted.
Why This PNP-Focused Draw Matters
The Provincial Nominee Program allows Canadian provinces and territories to select immigrants with the skills, education, and work experience needed to bolster their local economies. Receiving a provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
This draw underscores the importance of provincial involvement in Canada’s immigration strategy. With a high cut-off score of 746, it highlights that candidates with provincial nominations continue to have a strong pathway to permanent residency, even when overall competition in the Express Entry pool remains intense.
Express Entry – Provincial Nominee Program Snapshot
| Draw Date | Invitations Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | 228 | 746 |
As Express Entry evolves through both category-based and program-wide draws, PNP nominees remain key players in meeting Canada’s regional economic goals. For skilled workers who have earned a provincial nomination, this draw demonstrates a clear and effective route to permanent residency and long-term settlement in their chosen province.
