Canada sent out 399 new Express Entry invitations in its latest draw, focusing on candidates nominated by provincial programs.
Canada’s immigration department issued more invitations through Express Entry this week. The latest draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Officials sent out 399 invitations to apply for permanent residence. This marked the second week in a row with a PNP-focused draw. Many hopeful applicants closely followed the announcement.
Candidates needed a high score to qualify. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score stood at 731. Applicants also needed an older profile. They had to submit their Express Entry profile before 7:18 a.m. UTC on October 18, 2025. These limits kept the draw highly competitive.
This draw became the fourth one held in December. It followed several large draws earlier in the month. On December 8, officials held the biggest PNP draw of the year. That draw invited 1,123 candidates. On December 10, Canada ran its largest Canadian Experience Class draw in over a year. That draw invited 6,000 people. Another draw on December 11 focused on healthcare and social services workers.
Express Entry activity remained strong throughout 2025. Officials issued 106,998 invitations so far this year. Most draws targeted specific groups. Provincial nominees received frequent attention. Canadian work experience candidates also saw regular invitations. French-speaking applicants received large draws as well.
Provincial Nominee Program draws led the year. Officials held 23 PNP draws in 2025. These draws helped provinces meet local labour needs. Provinces used nominations to attract skilled workers. Many nominees earned high scores because nominations add significant points.
Canadian Experience Class draws ranked second in frequency. Officials ran 14 CEC draws this year. These draws favoured workers with Canadian job experience. French-language proficiency draws also played a key role. Officials held eight such draws. Healthcare and social services followed closely with six draws. Education and trade draws appeared less often.
French-language draws issued the most invitations. They accounted for 42,000 invitations. Canadian Experience Class draws followed with 30,850 invitations. Healthcare and social services draws issued 13,500 invitations. Provincial nominees received 9,775 invitations. Education draws issued 3,500 invitations. Trade draws invited 1,250 candidates.
The latest draw shows continued demand for provincial nominees. High scores remain necessary for success. Candidates with nominations enjoy a clear advantage. Others may improve chances through language skills or Canadian work. Officials may continue targeted draws as the year ends.
Immigration officials have not announced future draw dates. Many candidates expect more targeted rounds. Provinces may continue using nominations to fill gaps. Express Entry remains a key pathway for skilled workers. Applicants should monitor updates closely.
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