May: provincial nomination draw through Express Entry issues 511 ITAs

On May 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued new ITAs to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

In this blog, you will find details of this third sweepstakes of the month, as well as a summary of the migration trend of the fast-track entry system to attract qualified talent this 2025. Let's get started!

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How many invitations (ITA) were issued by IRCC and what were the requirements to be met by the candidates?

In the third draw of May, number 346, IRCC issued 511 ITAs to candidates who met the following requirements:

• A minimum Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score of 706.
• The Express Entry profile was created before 10:35 p. m. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on March 4, 2025.

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Migration trend of the fast-track entry system so far in 2025

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From January to May, Canada has, as of the date of publication of this article, conducted 16 Express Entry draws, with a notable majority in provincial nominations.

The first draw of the year was on January 7 and was made by the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), then February, March and April continued with more rounds by nomination, two draws each month, and May with one. This reflects a very focused approach to the needs of the provinces, which require professional and qualified human potential to help their economy grow. 

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On the other hand, the French Language Proficiency and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) categories have also been considered based on the country's need to meet language demographic targets, generally in rural communities, as well as the labour market, with candidates already in Canada. Only these rounds have fewer draws so far, with 3 for the French Proficiency and CEC categories, and 1 each for the Education and Health categories.

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The overall picture of provincial nominations in Canada

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While the PNP has seen a reduction in planned allocations for 2025, going from 110,000 in 2024 to just 55,000 this year, so far, provincial invitation rounds have maintained a steady presence in Express Entry selections, as we can see in the official table at this link.

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Recommendations for successfully applying for Express Entry through PNP

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With the recent changes to Canada's immigration system, it is critical that the principal applicant and their family have a well-defined strategy when planning their travel or change of status and ensure that they meet all requirements to maximize their chances of a successful application.

For this, having professional advice can make all the difference. At Immiland Canada, we have consultants who can help you through the process, from selecting the ideal province to preparing your Express Entry profile. 

If you want to optimize your chances of obtaining permanent residency in Canada this year, schedule a consultation today. 

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I hope this topic has been useful to you. Thank you very much for reading.

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With love, 

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Immiland Canada