Express Entry draw #342
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 14, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #342 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 14, 2025. IRCC issued 825 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 764, 28 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#340).
CRS cut-off
764
+28 vs previous PNP draw (#340)
Invitations
825
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #342 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 14, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 825 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 764 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 17, 2024 at 18:35:52 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 764, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 17, 2024 at 18:35:52 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 13, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 816 | |
| 501-600 | 19,782 | |
| 451-500 | 71,542 | |
| 491-500 | 12,093 | |
| 481-490 | 12,359 | |
| 471-480 | 16,215 | |
| 461-470 | 16,189 | |
| 451-460 | 14,686 | |
| 401-450 | 67,301 | |
| 441-450 | 14,131 | |
| 431-440 | 14,740 | |
| 421-430 | 13,084 | |
| 411-420 | 13,020 | |
| 401-410 | 12,326 | |
| 351-400 | 53,479 | |
| 301-350 | 22,799 | |
| 0-300 | 8,563 | |
| Total | 244,282 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 764 was the 16th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#340, March 17, 2025): cut-off +28, invitations 536 → 825.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 16, 2025 and April 13, 2025, the pool changed by +7,373 profiles overall and -5,617 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #340 | March 17, 2025 | 536 | 736 |
| #338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 |
| #336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 |
| #334 | February 4, 2025 | 455 | 802 |
| #331 | January 7, 2025 | 471 | 793 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #342?+
764. IRCC invited 825 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 14, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 764.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #342?+
August 17, 2024 at 18:35:52 UTC. Candidates with exactly 764 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #342?+
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.