Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the latest Express Entry draw for 2025 which is the second in the last week.
Invitations went out to Express Entry workers who have worked in these occupations for at least 6 months.
This draw’s CRS cut-off score of 504 points out that Canada is paying attention to healthcare gaps, though the support needed continues to exceed what is offered.
On this same day, IRCC issued 277 invitations to apply to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The score needed for CRS to be eligible was 726.
Full Details Of The Express Entry Draw Today and This Week
The CRS cutoff score has been reduced by 6 points as compared to previous healthcare and social service occupations targeted by the draw on May 2.
| Specifics | June 4 | June 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category/Program | 37 Healthcare and social service occupations | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Number of Invitations | 500 | 277 |
| CRS Cutoff Score | 504 | 726 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 31, 2025 at 06:47:23 UTC | September 24, 2024 at 15:46:19 UTC |
Canada’s set plan for immigration from 2025 to 2027 makes it clear that it will select skilled people to satisfy needs in the labour market which explains the recent drop in invitations.
As the plan is to reduce the number of permanent residents to 395,000 each year, IRCC has chosen to favor applications with provincial endorsements, past Canadian job experience and fluency in French.
Comparing CRS Score Distribution In The Pool
| CRS Score Range | Candidates (June 1) | Candidates (May 13) | Change |
| 601–1200 | 274 | 28 | +246 |
| 501–600 | 24,650 | 22,435 | +2,215 |
| 451–500 | 75,330 | 73,741 | +1,589 |
| 491–500 | 12,906 | 12,429 | +477 |
| 481–490 | 13,145 | 12,704 | +441 |
| 471–480 | 16,866 | 16,641 | +225 |
| 461–470 | 17,027 | 16,691 | +336 |
| 451–460 | 15,386 | 15,276 | +110 |
| 401–450 | 71,068 | 69,673 | +1,395 |
| 441–450 | 14,768 | 14,439 | +329 |
| 431–440 | 15,490 | 15,241 | +249 |
| 421–430 | 14,089 | 13,718 | +371 |
| 411–420 | 13,850 | 13,589 | +261 |
| 401–410 | 12,871 | 12,686 | +185 |
| 351–400 | 53,714 | 53,684 | +30 |
| 301–350 | 21,682 | 22,069 | -387 |
| 0–300 | 8,312 | 8,452 | -140 |
| Total | 255,030 | 250,082 | 4,948 |
Key Observations:
Overall Pool Growth: The Express Entry pool grew by 4,948 candidates (+2.0%) from 250,082 on May 13 to 255,030 on June 1, reflecting sustained interest in Canadian immigration despite policy shifts.
Mid-to-High Range Growth (501–600): The 501–600 range increased by 2,215 candidates (+9.9%), showing a strong rebound, possibly due to profile improvements (e.g., better language scores or education credentials) or redistribution from higher ranges after the removal of arranged employment points.
Mid-Range Stability (401–500): The 451–500 and 401–450 ranges saw modest growth (+1,589 and +1,395, respectively), with sub-ranges increasing by 0.7% to 3.8%, indicating steady new entries or score enhancements.
Low-Range Stability (0–400): The 351–400 range remained nearly unchanged (+30, +0.1%), while the 301–350 and 0–300 ranges slightly declined (-1.8% and -1.7%), suggesting fewer low-scoring candidates entering or some profiles expiring.
Implications: The growth in the 501–600 range and slight increases in the 401–500 ranges suggest a competitive pool, especially for category-based draws (e.g., CEC, French proficiency, or education).
All The Express Entry Draws In 2025
| Date | Round type | Invitations issued | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| June 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 510 |
| May 1, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
| Total ITAs | 34,717 |
What’s Next for Express Entry?
According to predictions, the coming draw could see candidates from Canada’s Experience Class (CEC) scoring above 530, while French-speaking applicants might require scores ranging from 370 to 410.
In the absence of all-program draws in 2025, people without nominations or priority category eligibility could compete with more people.
For people planning to settle in Canada permanently, this draw tells them to update their skills to be in tune with Canada’s labour market.
Go to the IRCC website to set up or change your Express Entry information and look into choices to speed up becoming a permanent resident.
Is 450 a good CRS score for Express Entry in 2025?
A good score in Express Entry is 510 or higher, but in some cases with categories, a person with 450 could still be eligible for an invitation.
When was the last Express Entry Draw?
The previous Express Entry draw was on June 2, 2025, and issued 277 invitations to apply for permanent residency to candidates with a provincial nomination and a CRS score of 726 or above.
You still have options, even though a score of less than 450 may be considered average or low.