Canada has taken a giant leap forward, issuing 5225 Invitations to Apply via two Express Entry draws under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Canada's commitment remains strong in drawing highly skilled workers for its economic needs.
Key Highlights of the March Express Entry Draws
Total ITAs Issued: 5,225
Draw 1 (March 6, 2025) – French Category Draw
- Number of ITAs: 4,500
- CRS Cutoff Score: 410
- Category: French Language Proficiency
- Tie-Breaking Rule: February 11, 2025, at 07:47:29 UTC
- Draw 2 (March 3, 2025) – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draw
- Number of ITAs: 725
- CRS Cutoff Score: 667
- Category: PNP Candidates
- Tie-Breaking Rule: June 5, 2024, at 18:25:22 UTC
These draws highlight Canada’s growing demand for French-speaking professionals and provincially nominated candidates, reinforcing the country’s efforts to boost economic immigration.
Breaking Down the March 2025 Express Entry Draws
French Language Proficiency Draw – March 6, 2025
| Date | Category | Number of ITAs | Lowest CRS Score | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 | February 11, 2025, 07:47:29 UTC |
This draw was specifically targeted at candidates with strong French language skills, making it a golden opportunity for Francophone professionals looking to secure Canadian permanent residency.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draw – March 3, 2025
| Date | Category | Number of ITAs | Lowest CRS Score | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 | June 5, 2024, 18:25:22 UTC |
This draw prioritized candidates who received provincial nominations, reinforcing the significance of PNP pathways in securing PR in Canada.
Latest CRS Score Breakdown – Where Do You Stand?
IRCC’s most recent data indicates how candidates are distributed in the Express Entry pool:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 807 |
| 501-600 | 23,075 |
| 451-500 | 66,792 |
| 401-450 | 61,383 |
| 351-400 | 49,555 |
| 301-350 | 20,573 |
| 0-300 | 5,637 |
| Total Candidates | 227,822 |
With over 227,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool, improving your CRS score is key to receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Express Entry Draws in 2025: A Year in Review
So far, 2025 has seen multiple Express Entry draws, each with varying CRS cutoffs and ITA allocations.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025< | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19, 2025 | French Language Proficiency< | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17, 2025 | PNP | 646 | 750 |
| February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
Express Entry remains Canada's foremost immigration pathway, offering skilled workers worldwide a plethora of diverse opportunities universally.
How to Improve Your CRS Score and Get an ITA
Aiming for a PR invitation requires boosting your CRS score with strategies such as enhancing language proficiency via higher IELTS scores.
- Gain Canadian Work Experience –
- Secure a Provincial Nomination –
- Advance Your Education –
- Job Offer from a Canadian Employer –
Working in Canada can help you qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points, almost guaranteeing an ITA.
Higher qualifications and Canadian educational credentials can boost your CRS score.
A valid job offer can add up to 200 CRS points.
Gaining work experience in Canada helps qualify individuals for Canadian Experience Class via various employment opportunities. Secure a Provincial Nomination and a PNP nomination, basically adds 600 CRS points, which pretty much guarantees an ITA immediately afterwards. Boosting your CRS score can be achieved with higher qualifications from Canadian educational institutions. A valid job offer from Canada boosts score by up to 200 points instantly under certain circumstances. Express Entry offers a fast track option for newcomers submitting personal details like age and education.
How Visa Solutions 4u Can Help You?
Newbies create profiles detailing work experience and language skills. Your profile earns a score via Comprehensive Ranking System. Meet the cutoff in draw and you'll get Invitation to Apply.
- CRS Score Optimization –
- PNP Assistance –
- Complete Documentation & Application Support –
- Ongoing Updates –
Our team guides you in improving your score through education, work experience, and language skills.
We help you secure a provincial nomination, giving you an edge in Express Entry draws.
Our experts ensure error-free application submissions.
Stay informed on the latest Express Entry draws and immigration news.
You've got 60 days to submit your complete application now. IRCC usually takes 5-6 months to process applications following PR approval. Visa Solutions 4u provides expert guidance, ultimately leading you through complex immigration processes with utmost ease and reliability, some how always. Navigating Express Entry gets pretty overwhelming, so Visa Solutions 4u jumps in with expert profile evaluation, assessing eligibility.
