Express Entry draw #331
Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 7, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #331 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 7, 2025. IRCC issued 471 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 793, 66 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#330).
CRS cut-off
793
+66 vs previous PNP draw (#330)
Invitations
471
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #331 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 471 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 793 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 25, 2024 at 16:57:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 793, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 25, 2024 at 16:57:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 7, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 633 | |
| 501-600 | 23,021 | |
| 451-500 | 65,492 | |
| 491-500 | 12,799 | |
| 481-490 | 12,431 | |
| 471-480 | 14,917 | |
| 461-470 | 12,973 | |
| 451-460 | 12,372 | |
| 401-450 | 60,416 | |
| 441-450 | 11,878 | |
| 431-440 | 12,975 | |
| 421-430 | 11,839 | |
| 411-420 | 12,152 | |
| 401-410 | 11,572 | |
| 351-400 | 50,452 | |
| 301-350 | 21,746 | |
| 0-300 | 5,545 | |
| Total | 227,305 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 793 was the 21st lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#330, December 16, 2024): cut-off +66, invitations 1,085 → 471.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 16, 2024 and January 7, 2025, the pool changed by +5,995 profiles overall and +2,566 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #332 CEC (542).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #330 | December 16, 2024 | 1,085 | 727 |
| #328 | December 2, 2024 | 676 | 705 |
| #325 | November 18, 2024 | 174 | 816 |
| #322 | November 12, 2024 | 733 | 812 |
| #319 | October 21, 2024 | 648 | 791 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #331?+
793. IRCC invited 471 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on January 7, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 793.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #331?+
November 25, 2024 at 16:57:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 793 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #331?+
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.