IRCC Invited 7,500 Candidates through the Latest Express Entry Draw
The Canadian Immigration Authority, IRCC (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada), has issued more invitations to eligible candidates to apply through the latest express entry draw, which took place on March 21st, 2025.
The IRCC has issued over 7,500 invitations to apply for permanent Canadian residency through this draw. This express entry draw is the second of the week and features a comprehensive ranking system cut-off score of 379.
This article will provide complete details about the latest and previous express entry draw.
Express Entry Draws released in 2025
As of March 2025, the Canadian immigration authority has issued multiple express entry draws targeting various candidate categories:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut-off |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Significance of the recent express entry draw
The March 21 draw stands out for several reasons:
- Record-Breaking ITAs: The release of 7,500 ITAs is the most in one French-language proficiency draw, indicating Canada’s continued interest in French-speaking immigrants.
- Reduced CRS Threshold: The CRS cut-off score of 379 is the lowest in more than a year, making more candidates available and making access easier for skilled workers.
- Frequency of Draws: Holding two draws in one week reflects IRCC’s commitment to meeting labor market requirements and reaching immigration levels.
IRCC Prioritizing In-Canada Candidates
IRCC has once again emphasized the prioritization of in-Canada candidates for permanent residence. This policy is consistent with recent patterns and demonstrates the government’s intention to simplify the immigration process for individuals already contributing to the Canadian economy.
Understanding the Tie-Breaking Rule
In this draw, applicants must have established their Express Entry profiles before 2:53 am UTC on March 6, 2025. This severing of ties makes it clean and fair when different candidates have the same CRS score.
Implications for Future Immigrants
The latest Express Entry draw trends have some implications for future immigrants:
- Increased Opportunities: The vast number of ITAs offers more opportunities for candidates, particularly French-speaking ones.
- Competitive CRS Scores: A lower cut-off CRS indicates that applicants with varying profiles are likelier to be awarded ITAs.
- Strategic Profile Submission: Awareness of the tie-breaking rule highlights the need for early profile submissions to increase the chances of eligibility.
Conclusion
IRCC’s latest Express Entry draws showcase Canada’s proactive immigration strategy, emphasizing linguistic diversity and responding to labour market needs. Potential immigrants must stay current with these trends and examine how their specific skills and experience fit Canada’s shifting immigration picture.
If you have any queries about the recent express entry draw, reach out to Province Immigration via +91 98961 96762 or info@provinceimmigration.com
