Canada Express Entry: 3 Draws in the First Week of August

Last week was a busy one for Canada’s Express Entry system, with three draws held on August 6, 7, and 8, 2025. Each draw targeted a different category, offering opportunities for various types of candidates.

 Draw #358 — August 6, 2025

• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 🏅

• Invitations Issued: 225 📩

• CRS Cut-Off Score: 739 🔝

  
  

📅 Draw #359 — August 7, 2025

• Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 🇨🇦

• Invitations Issued: 1,000 📩

• CRS Cut-Off Score: 534 📊

  
  

📅 Draw #360 — August 8, 2025

• Category: French-Language Proficiency 🇫🇷

• Invitations Issued: 2,500 📩

• CRS Cut-Off Score: 481 🥇

Key Highlights

• Three draws in three consecutive days—a busy week for Express Entry applicants.

• Category-based draws, each serving a specific group:

  • PNP draw focused on provincially nominated applicants (score threshold: 739).

  • CEC draw targeted candidates with Canadian work experience (CRS min: 534).

  • French-language draw offered the lowest cut-off at 481, reflecting the government’s focus on francophone immigration.

Overall, these draws reflect IRCC’s commitment to a strategic, multi-pronged approach—balancing provincial needs, in-country experience, and language diversity in its selection priorities.

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Canada Express Entry: 3 Draws in the First Week of August