Canada Invites Over 6,200 Skilled Workers Through Express Entry In 2025

• The most recent draw, held in February, produced 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited over 6,200 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence via the Express Entry system in 2025.

The most recent draw, held in February, produced 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

According to TravelBiz, this is the fourth Express Entry draw this year. Candidates who were invited must have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 and submit their Express Entry profile by December 7th, 2024.

Summary of 2025 Express Entry Draws

The IRCC has granted 6,276 ITAs via the Express Entry system since the start of the year. The distribution of draws is as follows:

• February 4th: Provincial Nominee Program (455 ITAs, CRS score of 802).
• January 23rd—Canadian Experience Class (4,000 ITAs, CRS score of 527)
• January 8th—Canadian Experience Class (1,350 ITAs, CRS score of 542)
• January 7th: Provincial Nominee Program (471 ITAs, CRS score of 793).

These illustrations demonstrate IRCC’s emphasis on selecting candidates with specific skills, such as those in healthcare, trades, and French-language competence.

IRCC focuses on targeted draws

According to reports, starting July 2024, IRCC has prioritized targeted draws like as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and category-based selection draws. These revisions are consistent with Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025, which seeks to balance economic and demographic demands by selecting individuals who possess relevant skills.

The main categories for the Express Entry draw in 2025 are:

• Healthcare
• Trades

• French language proficiency

By prioritizing these categories, Canada intends to address specific worker shortages while also improving the general economy.

The Express Entry system processes applications for three types of economic immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates must first build an Express Entry profile, which is then rated according to the CRS score.

The score is influenced by age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Those with the highest CRS scores are asked to apply for permanent residency.

The Express Entry system processes applications for three major economic immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates must first build an Express Entry profile, which is ranked according to their CRS score.

Age, education, professional experience, and language proficiency all contribute to the final score. Those with the highest CRS scores are asked to apply for permanent residency (PR).

Express entry costs for 2025

Express Entry applicants must pay processing fees while applying for permanent residency. The charge breakdown for 2025 is as follows.

• Primary application (with RPRF): $1,525 CAD.
• Primary applicant (no RPRF): $950 CAD.
• Spouse/partner (RPRF): $1,525 CAD
• Spouse/partner (without the RPRF): $950 CAD
• Dependent child (each): $260 CAD

Additional fees may apply for biometrics, medical tests, and police certificates. To avoid delays, make sure you pay all fees when you submit your application.

Processing and approval timeline

IRCC plans to handle Express Entry applications within six months. If granted, candidates must travel to Canada to finish the procedure and earn permanent residence.

Skilled workers are encouraged to stay up to date on CRS score trends and category-based drawings to increase their chances of being called to apply for permanent residence.