Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool.
The department issued 725 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.
To be considered for this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667.
This draw is the first of the month and follows a French-language proficiency draw, two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and two Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws. February was an active month for Canada’s Express Entry system, with the immigration department issuing over 11,000 ITAs since the start of the month.
Express Entry draw types in 2025 thus far have largely focussed on PNP and CEC candidates, with IRCC only holding one category-based selection draw in 2025 thus far.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
What documents do I need to submit when responding to an ITA?
If you receive an ITA through the Express Entry system and choose to apply for permanent residence (PR), you must include the following documents as part of your application:
- A copy of your valid passport;
- A copy of your birth certificate;
- Valid language test results;
- Documentation proving your work experience;
- Police clearance certificate(s) (based on the number of places you have resided for more than 6 months since the age of 18);
- Receipt from an Immigration Medical Exam (if needed); and
- Regulation-sized photographs of yourself (the principal applicant) and any other accompanying family members within your PR application.
In addition, based on the program applied under, and the information you included in your Express Entry candidate profile, you may be required to include one or multiple of the following documents:
- Copy of your Canadian education credential, or (if your education was completed abroad) your Education Credential Assessment (ECA);
- Letter of attestation;
- Official transcript from your post-secondary education program;
- Original letter from a Canadian employer indicating an offer of arranged employment;
- Proof of family relationships in Canada;
- Proof of settlement funds;
- Legal documents detailing any changes to your name or formally reported date of birth;
- Marriage certificate(s);
- Divorce or annulment certificates;
- Death certificates;
- Adoption papers;
- Certified copies of a certificate of qualification in a skilled trade occupation issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority;
- Copies of work contracts or pay stubs; and/or
- Documents relating to income taxation.
