April 2025 Express Entry Draw Results

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of April, issuing 421 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates on April 28, 2025.

Key Details of April 28 Express Entry Draw

• Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

• ITAs Issued: 421

• Minimum CRS Score: 727

• Profile Submission Deadline: September 9, 2024 (5:11 PM UTC)

This follows IRCC’s April 14 PNP draw that invited 825 candidates (CRS 764), continuing a clear trend of PNP-focused selections in recent months.

2025 Express Entry Draw Summary

Notable 2025 Trends:

• PNP dominance: 6 of last 7 draws targeted PNP candidates

• CEC pause: No Canadian Experience Class draws since February 5

• Category-based selections: Only French-language draws held this year

Current 2025 Immigration Outlook

• Total ITAs issued: 31,929

• 2025 PR Target: 395,000 total (232,150 economic class)

• Express Entry Focus: IRCC confirms priority for CEC and category-based candidates

Family Immigration Through Express Entry

Successful applicants can include:
✔ Spouses/common-law partners
✔ Dependent children (under 22 or financially dependent)

“Express Entry remains Canada’s flagship economic immigration program,” says an IRCC spokesperson. “While we’re currently emphasizing PNP candidates, we continue to process all applications efficiently.”

What This Means for Candidates

1. PNP candidates currently have advantage in Express Entry

2. CEC applicants should monitor for future program-specific draws

3. French speakers maintain strong opportunities through dedicated draws

Next Steps:

• Check if your CRS score is competitive

• Explore PNP options if eligible

• Ensure profile information is current

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