IRCC Issues 825 ITAs to PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw under the Express Entry system.

To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile prior to the specified cut-off time.

This draw marks the first one held since CRS points for arranged employment were removed. It follows recent category-based draws, including one focused on French-language proficiency and another PNP-specific round.

So far, IRCC has issued over 31,000 ITAs this year through Express Entry. Under the current Immigration Levels Plan, Canada aims to welcome more than 124,000 new permanent residents via Express Entry in 2025. However, not every ITA results in permanent residency, as some applications may be refused, withdrawn, or remain incomplete.

What to Do After Receiving an ITA

Applicants who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence. Required documents include:

• Valid passport or travel document

• Birth certificate

• Proof of work experience

• Police certificates

• Medical examination results

• Settlement fund documentation

• Photos of the principal applicant and family members

Failure to submit the application within the timeframe may result in the expiration of the invitation.