Express Entry draw #358
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 6, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #358 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 6, 2025. IRCC issued 225 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 739, 49 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#356).
CRS cut-off
739
-49 vs previous PNP draw (#356)
Invitations
225
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #358 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 6, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 225 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 739 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 23, 2025 at 06:35:51 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 739, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 23, 2025 at 06:35:51 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 5, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 228 | |
| 501-600 | 24,165 | |
| 451-500 | 76,004 | |
| 491-500 | 12,975 | |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | |
| 471-480 | 16,836 | |
| 461-470 | 17,383 | |
| 451-460 | 15,920 | |
| 401-450 | 73,839 | |
| 441-450 | 15,201 | |
| 431-440 | 16,142 | |
| 421-430 | 14,652 | |
| 411-420 | 14,456 | |
| 401-410 | 13,388 | |
| 351-400 | 53,590 | |
| 301-350 | 20,534 | |
| 0-300 | 8,225 | |
| Total | 256,585 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 739 was the 10th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#356, July 21, 2025): cut-off -49, invitations 202 → 225.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 20, 2025 and August 5, 2025, the pool changed by -329 profiles overall and +2,845 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #360 French (481), #359 CEC (534).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #356 | July 21, 2025 | 202 | 788 |
| #354 | July 7, 2025 | 356 | 750 |
| #352 | June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
| #350 | June 10, 2025 | 125 | 784 |
| #348 | June 2, 2025 | 277 | 726 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #358?+
739. IRCC invited 225 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 6, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 739.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #358?+
April 23, 2025 at 06:35:51 UTC. Candidates with exactly 739 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #358?+
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.