Canada held a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 15, 2025, inviting skilled immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. In this round, the government issued 228 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who met the eligibility criteria. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 746.

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Key details of the PNP draw – September 15, 2025

  • Date of draw: September 15, 2025

  • Number of invitations: 228

  • CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate: 746

  • Rank required for an invitation: 228 or above

  • Tie-breaking rule: March 31, 2025, at 13:39:06 UTC

What this draw means for candidates

This draw once again shows Canada’s strong focus on welcoming skilled immigrants through provincial nominations. When candidates receive a provincial nomination, their CRS score increases by 600 points. As a result, their chance of receiving an ITA under Express Entry rises sharply.

If you already have a provincial nomination and your CRS score was above the cut-off, you likely received an invitation in this draw. On the other hand, candidates who were not selected can still improve their chances. For example, they can raise their language scores, gain more skilled work experience, or apply for nomination programs offered by different provinces.

Looking ahead

Canada continues to use the PNP system to target skilled workers who can meet regional labor market needs. Therefore, more PNP draws are expected in the coming weeks, giving candidates new opportunities to pursue permanent residence.

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