Express Entry draw #354
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 7, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #354 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 7, 2025. IRCC issued 356 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 750, 8 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#352).
CRS cut-off
750
+8 vs previous PNP draw (#352)
Invitations
356
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #354 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 7, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 356 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 750 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 750, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 6, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 358 | |
| 501-600 | 22,591 | |
| 451-500 | 77,550 | |
| 491-500 | 13,342 | |
| 481-490 | 13,830 | |
| 471-480 | 17,534 | |
| 461-470 | 17,309 | |
| 451-460 | 15,535 | |
| 401-450 | 72,608 | |
| 441-450 | 15,069 | |
| 431-440 | 15,786 | |
| 421-430 | 14,341 | |
| 411-420 | 14,315 | |
| 401-410 | 13,097 | |
| 351-400 | 53,697 | |
| 301-350 | 21,135 | |
| 0-300 | 8,285 | |
| Total | 256,224 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 750 was the 13th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#352, June 23, 2025): cut-off +8, invitations 503 → 356.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 22, 2025 and July 6, 2025, the pool changed by -530 profiles overall and -469 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #355 CEC (518).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #352 | June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
| #350 | June 10, 2025 | 125 | 784 |
| #348 | June 2, 2025 | 277 | 726 |
| #346 | May 12, 2025 | 511 | 706 |
| #343 | April 28, 2025 | 421 | 727 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #354?+
750. IRCC invited 356 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 7, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 750.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #354?+
March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC. Candidates with exactly 750 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #354?+
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.