Latest Express Entry Draw
Express Entry Draw #342 of April 14, 2025: 825 invitations issued via the Provincial Nominee Program
On April 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw number 342, targeting eligible applicants to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw marks a new opportunity for skilled workers with provincial nominations to be invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
n this draw, 825 invitations to apply were issued. All invited candidates had received a provincial nomination, giving them a 600-point bonus in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Here are the key criteria:
- Total number of invitations: 825
- Minimum score required: 764 points
- Draw date and time: April 14, 2025 at 13:49:47 UTC
- Tie-breaking rule: Profiles submitted before August 17, 2024 at 18:35:52 UTC
This print run demonstrates once again the strategic importance of obtaining a provincial designation to increase your chances of immigration via Express Entry.
