Express Entry draw #356
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 21, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #356 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 21, 2025. IRCC issued 202 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 788, 38 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#354).
CRS cut-off
788
+38 vs previous PNP draw (#354)
Invitations
202
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #356 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 21, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 202 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 788 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 05, 2025 at 23:50:45 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 788, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 05, 2025 at 23:50:45 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 20, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 200 | |
| 501-600 | 21,348 | |
| 451-500 | 78,339 | |
| 491-500 | 13,567 | |
| 481-490 | 13,941 | |
| 471-480 | 17,741 | |
| 461-470 | 17,397 | |
| 451-460 | 15,693 | |
| 401-450 | 73,409 | |
| 441-450 | 15,124 | |
| 431-440 | 16,007 | |
| 421-430 | 14,463 | |
| 411-420 | 14,500 | |
| 401-410 | 13,315 | |
| 351-400 | 54,165 | |
| 301-350 | 21,122 | |
| 0-300 | 8,331 | |
| Total | 256,914 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 788 was the 20th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#354, July 7, 2025): cut-off +38, invitations 356 → 202.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 6, 2025 and July 20, 2025, the pool changed by +690 profiles overall and -1,401 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #357 Healthcare (475).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #354 | July 7, 2025 | 356 | 750 |
| #352 | June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
| #350 | June 10, 2025 | 125 | 784 |
| #348 | June 2, 2025 | 277 | 726 |
| #346 | May 12, 2025 | 511 | 706 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #356?+
788. IRCC invited 202 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 21, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 788.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #356?+
June 05, 2025 at 23:50:45 UTC. Candidates with exactly 788 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #356?+
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.