Express Entry draw #325
Provincial Nominee Program round held on November 18, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #325 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on November 18, 2024. IRCC issued 174 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 816, 4 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#322).
CRS cut-off
816
+4 vs previous PNP draw (#322)
Invitations
174
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #325 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 18, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 174 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 816 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 28, 2024 at 05:12:34 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 816, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2024 at 05:12:34 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 17, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 225 | |
| 501-600 | 16,318 | |
| 451-500 | 64,394 | |
| 491-500 | 12,182 | |
| 481-490 | 12,279 | |
| 471-480 | 15,185 | |
| 461-470 | 13,113 | |
| 451-460 | 11,635 | |
| 401-450 | 56,943 | |
| 441-450 | 11,009 | |
| 431-440 | 12,183 | |
| 421-430 | 11,090 | |
| 411-420 | 11,425 | |
| 401-410 | 11,236 | |
| 351-400 | 51,361 | |
| 301-350 | 22,804 | |
| 0-300 | 5,603 | |
| Total | 217,648 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 816 was the highest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#322, November 12, 2024): cut-off +4, invitations 733 → 174.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 12, 2024 and November 17, 2024, the pool changed by +148 profiles overall and -202 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #327 Healthcare (463), #326 CEC (539), #324 French (478).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #322 | November 12, 2024 | 733 | 812 |
| #319 | October 21, 2024 | 648 | 791 |
| #316 | October 7, 2024 | 1,613 | 743 |
| #313 | September 9, 2024 | 911 | 732 |
| #311 | August 26, 2024 | 1,121 | 694 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #325?+
816. IRCC invited 174 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on November 18, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 816.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #325?+
August 28, 2024 at 05:12:34 UTC. Candidates with exactly 816 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #325?+
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.