The latest Express Entry draw for Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has been announced.
On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,123 invitations to eligible foreign nationals under draw number 383.
The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 729, meaning candidates need a ranking of 1,123 or higher to receive an invitation in this round.
Draw Details and Cut-Off Changes
Draw Date & Time: December 8, 2025, at 15:17:10 UTC
Tie-Breaking Rule Date: March 5, 2025, at 05:10:48 UTC
Compared to the previous draw on November 25, 2025, which sent 777 invitations, the CRS cut-off for the PNP increased by 30 points.
If multiple candidates share the lowest CRS score, the tie-breaker uses the date and time when the profiles were submitted.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
The PNP allows foreign nationals to apply for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) status to live and work in a specific province or territory.
PR candidates are usually non-Canadian citizens or stateless persons.
Each province and territory can select PR candidates based on factors such as:
Job offers in-demand occupations
Prior experience in the province
Business establishment opportunities
Different streams exist for students, skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and semi-skilled workers, all aimed at supporting the local economy.
CRS Score Distribution
The CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score distribution of candidates in the pool changes regularly as new profiles are submitted and older ones expire.
The data reflects the overall number of people in the pool just before the draw on December 7, 2025.
This system ensures that candidates with the highest potential to contribute to Canada’s economy are invited to apply first.
