Canada’s Express Entry system saw a significant boost in activity in June 2025, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued than in April and May combined. This article breaks down the draws, CRS score distribution, and how your profile might compare to others in the pool.
📈 Express Entry Draws in June 2025
June marked a return to more frequent draws, with six Express Entry draws—the highest monthly total so far in 2025. These included invitations under three main categories:
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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
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Healthcare and social services occupations (category-based selection)
The IRCC previously announced that healthcare and social services would be a priority for category-based Express Entry draws this year—this trend was clearly reflected in June.
Here’s a breakdown of the draws:
| Date of Draw | Draw Type | Number of ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| June 4, 2025 | Healthcare & Social Services | 500 | 504 |
| June 10, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 12, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 23, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 26, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
📌 Quick fact: Canada hasn’t held six Express Entry draws in a single month since November 2024.
🧾 Monthly ITA Comparison for 2025
While June saw an impressive rebound, total ITAs still lag behind February and March, which were 2025’s busiest months so far.
| Month | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| January | 5,821 |
| February | 11,601 |
| March | 13,261 |
| April | 1,246 |
| May | 2,511 |
| June | 7,405 |
📊 Total ITAs issued in 2025 so far: 41,845
📊 CRS Score Distribution as of June 22, 2025
As of June 22, 2025, the Express Entry pool included 256,754 candidates. Here’s how they were distributed by CRS score range:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 0–300 | 8,370 |
| 301–350 | 21,746 |
| 351–400 | 54,237 |
| 401–410 | 13,150 |
| 411–420 | 14,209 |
| 421–430 | 14,273 |
| 431–440 | 15,676 |
| 441–450 | 14,927 |
| 451–460 | 15,525 |
| 461–470 | 17,167 |
| 471–480 | 17,358 |
| 481–490 | 13,508 |
| 491–500 | 13,190 |
| 501–600 | 22,947 |
| 601–1200 | 471 |
➡️ Compared to May 13, the pool grew by 6,672 profiles.
➡️ Notably, there was a sharp increase in candidates with CRS scores of 601–1200, growing by over 440.
🎯 How Competitive Is Your CRS Score?
To help candidates understand where they stand, here’s the percentile breakdown for each CRS range as of June 22, 2025:
| CRS Score Range | # of Candidates | Percentile Range | % of Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–300 | 8,370 | 0% – 3.26% | 3.26% |
| 301–350 | 21,746 | 3.26% – 11.73% | 8.47% |
| 351–400 | 54,237 | 11.73% – 32.85% | 21.12% |
| 401–410 | 13,150 | 32.85% – 37.98% | 5.12% |
| 411–420 | 14,209 | 37.98% – 43.51% | 5.53% |
| 421–430 | 14,273 | 43.51% – 49.07% | 5.56% |
| 431–440 | 15,676 | 49.07% – 55.17% | 6.11% |
| 441–450 | 14,927 | 55.17% – 60.99% | 5.81% |
| 451–460 | 15,525 | 60.99% – 67.03% | 6.05% |
| 461–470 | 17,167 | 67.03% – 73.72% | 6.69% |
| 471–480 | 17,358 | 73.72% – 80.48% | 6.76% |
| 481–490 | 13,508 | 80.48% – 85.74% | 5.26% |
| 491–500 | 13,190 | 85.74% – 90.88% | 5.14% |
| 501–600 | 22,947 | 90.88% – 99.82% | 8.94% |
| 601–1200 | 471 | 99.82% – 100.00% | 0.18% |
📌 Note: Percentile scores represent the proportion of candidates at or below each score level. This helps you understand how your profile compares to others in the Express Entry pool.
📣 Final Thoughts
With Express Entry activity picking up in June 2025, now is a great time to evaluate how your CRS score measures up. Frequent draws and new category-based selections (like healthcare) mean targeted profiles have better chances.
👉 Need help boosting your CRS score or assessing eligibility? Contact a regulated immigration consultant to improve your chances in upcoming draws.
