Express Entry draw #346
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 12, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #346 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 12, 2025. IRCC issued 511 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 706, 21 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#343).
CRS cut-off
706
-21 vs previous PNP draw (#343)
Invitations
511
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #346 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 511 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 706 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 706, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 12, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 513 | |
| 501-600 | 22,316 | |
| 451-500 | 73,582 | |
| 491-500 | 12,399 | |
| 481-490 | 12,663 | |
| 471-480 | 16,612 | |
| 461-470 | 16,663 | |
| 451-460 | 15,245 | |
| 401-450 | 69,467 | |
| 441-450 | 14,401 | |
| 431-440 | 15,200 | |
| 421-430 | 13,675 | |
| 411-420 | 13,552 | |
| 401-410 | 12,639 | |
| 351-400 | 53,598 | |
| 301-350 | 22,051 | |
| 0-300 | 8,442 | |
| Total | 249,969 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 706 was the 3rd lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#343, April 28, 2025): cut-off -21, invitations 421 → 511.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 27, 2025 and May 12, 2025, the pool changed by +3,296 profiles overall and +1,705 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #347 CEC (547).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #343 | April 28, 2025 | 421 | 727 |
| #342 | April 14, 2025 | 825 | 764 |
| #340 | March 17, 2025 | 536 | 736 |
| #338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 |
| #336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #346?+
706. IRCC invited 511 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 12, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 706.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #346?+
March 04, 2025 at 22:35:42 UTC. Candidates with exactly 706 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #346?+
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.