CRS cut-off score distribution in the Express Entry pool as of September 1: Canada has sent invitations to select foreigners to apply for permanent residency under the latest Express Entry draw, the first for the month of September.
On September 2, IRCC, under the Express Entry system draw number 363, sent 249 invitations to select foreign nationals, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 772.
The date and time of the round was September 02, 2025 at 15:41:02 UTC, while the Tie-breaking rule date was August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC. This means the rank required to be invited to apply will be 249 or above.
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
The previous draw under the Provincial Nominee Program was conducted on August 18, 2025, when 192 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals ranked among the first, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 800.
The CRS cut-off score for the Provincial Nominee Program has dropped by 28 points since the August 18 draw.
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs
Foreigners who want to live in Canada can apply for Canadian Permanent Resident status through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This program allows people to live, reside, and work in a certain province or region. A permanent resident (PR) is someone who has been given PR status by immigrating to Canada, but is not a Canadian citizen. PRs are usually citizens of other countries, while some may be stateless persons.
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs allows provinces and territories to select immigrants for permanent residency. These programs have various streams, nominating candidates who meet specific criteria such as holding a job offer, working in an in-demand occupation, having prior provincial work or study experience, or possessing the means to establish a business.
Each province and territory maintains its own immigration streams tailored to categories like students, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, or semi-skilled workers, all designed to boost the provincial or territorial economy.
CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of September 1, 2025
