Express Entry draw #338
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 3, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #338 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 3, 2025. IRCC issued 725 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 667, 83 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#336).
CRS cut-off
667
-83 vs previous PNP draw (#336)
Invitations
725
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #338 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 3, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 725 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 667 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 05, 2024 at 18:25:22 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 667, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 05, 2024 at 18:25:22 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 3, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 807 | |
| 501-600 | 23,075 | |
| 451-500 | 66,792 | |
| 491-500 | 13,174 | |
| 481-490 | 12,730 | |
| 471-480 | 15,213 | |
| 461-470 | 13,377 | |
| 451-460 | 12,298 | |
| 401-450 | 61,383 | |
| 441-450 | 11,822 | |
| 431-440 | 12,429 | |
| 421-430 | 12,072 | |
| 411-420 | 13,014 | |
| 401-410 | 12,046 | |
| 351-400 | 49,555 | |
| 301-350 | 20,573 | |
| 0-300 | 5,637 | |
| Total | 227,822 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 667 was the lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#336, February 17, 2025): cut-off -83, invitations 646 → 725.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 16, 2025 and March 3, 2025, the pool changed by -6,822 profiles overall and +1,911 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #339 French (410).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 |
| #334 | February 4, 2025 | 455 | 802 |
| #331 | January 7, 2025 | 471 | 793 |
| #330 | December 16, 2024 | 1,085 | 727 |
| #328 | December 2, 2024 | 676 | 705 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #338?+
667. IRCC invited 725 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 3, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 667.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #338?+
June 05, 2024 at 18:25:22 UTC. Candidates with exactly 667 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #338?+
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.