Express Entry draw #225
Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 22, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #225 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 22, 2022. IRCC issued 636 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 752, 44 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#224).
CRS cut-off
752
-44 vs previous PNP draw (#224)
Invitations
636
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #225 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 22, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 636 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 752 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 19, 2022 at 13:45:45 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 752, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 19, 2022 at 13:45:45 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of June 20, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 664 | |
| 501-600 | 8,017 | |
| 451-500 | 55,917 | |
| 491-500 | 4,246 | |
| 481-490 | 7,845 | |
| 471-480 | 16,969 | |
| 461-470 | 15,123 | |
| 451-460 | 11,734 | |
| 401-450 | 53,094 | |
| 441-450 | 10,951 | |
| 431-440 | 11,621 | |
| 421-430 | 8,800 | |
| 411-420 | 10,325 | |
| 401-410 | 11,397 | |
| 351-400 | 64,478 | |
| 301-350 | 33,585 | |
| 0-300 | 4,919 | |
| Total | 220,674 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 752 was the 5th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#224, June 8, 2022): cut-off -44, invitations 932 → 636.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 9, 2022 and June 20, 2022, the pool changed by +9,581 profiles overall and +853 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #224 | June 8, 2022 | 932 | 796 |
| #223 | May 25, 2022 | 590 | 741 |
| #222 | May 11, 2022 | 545 | 753 |
| #221 | April 27, 2022 | 829 | 772 |
| #220 | April 13, 2022 | 787 | 782 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #225?+
752. IRCC invited 636 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on June 22, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 752.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #225?+
April 19, 2022 at 13:45:45 UTC. Candidates with exactly 752 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #225?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.