Express Entry draw #340
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 17, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #340 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 17, 2025. IRCC issued 536 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 736, 69 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#338).
CRS cut-off
736
+69 vs previous PNP draw (#338)
Invitations
536
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #340 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 17, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 536 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 736 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 12, 2025 at 14:02:14 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 736, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 12, 2025 at 14:02:14 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 16, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 693 | |
| 501-600 | 25,522 | |
| 451-500 | 70,055 | |
| 491-500 | 13,711 | |
| 481-490 | 13,343 | |
| 471-480 | 16,033 | |
| 461-470 | 14,032 | |
| 451-460 | 12,936 | |
| 401-450 | 61,487 | |
| 441-450 | 12,314 | |
| 431-440 | 13,018 | |
| 421-430 | 11,619 | |
| 411-420 | 11,919 | |
| 401-410 | 12,617 | |
| 351-400 | 51,802 | |
| 301-350 | 21,303 | |
| 0-300 | 6,047 | |
| Total | 236,909 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 736 was the 8th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#338, March 3, 2025): cut-off +69, invitations 725 → 536.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 3, 2025 and March 16, 2025, the pool changed by +9,087 profiles overall and +2,333 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #341 French (379).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #340?+
736. IRCC invited 536 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 17, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 736.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #340?+
March 12, 2025 at 14:02:14 UTC. Candidates with exactly 736 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #340?+
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.