Express Entry Draw #346 – Provincial Nominee Program | May 12, 2025
Summary in a Nutshell:
- Draw #346 was conducted on May 12, 2025 under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category.
- CRS Cut-off: 706
- Invitations Issued: 511
- Tie-breaker Date: March 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC
- This is the 8th PNP draw in 2025, out of 16 total draws—making up 50% of all draws so far this year.
- While PNP draw frequency is up from 2023 (6 total), the average number of ITAs per PNP draw is lower at 574 in 2025.
- This shift suggests a more frequent but leaner provincial nomination strategy from IRCC in 2025.
📊 2025 Category-Based Draw Summary (to date)
| Category | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 0 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 3 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | 0 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 0 |
| French | 3 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| No Program Specified | 0 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 8 |
| STEM | 0 |
| Trade Occupations | 0 |
| Transport | 0 |
| Education | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
📈 2025 Draw Insights (As of May 12, 2025)
- Average CRS Score: 609
- Total Invitations Issued: 33,940
- Highest CRS: 802
- Lowest CRS: 379
🗂️ What’s Behind the PNP Trend?
With 8 PNP draws already in 2025, IRCC appears to be reinforcing its provincial partnerships. Though the number of draws has increased dramatically from 2023 (just 6 total), the average number of ITAs per PNP draw this year is only 574—suggesting a “little but often” approach to supporting provincial labour needs without flooding the system.
View historical draw data here
PNP draws typically target candidates who have secured nominations based on regional labour shortages, offering a 600-point CRS boost and nearly guaranteed ITA under Express Entry. If you’re struggling with CRS or have job offers in specific provinces, this could be your route to PR.
Next Steps
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- Check provincial nominee program availability by region.
- Verify if your employer and job title match PNP requirements.
- Update your Express Entry profile with a nomination if you have one.
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