Express Entry draw #361
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 18, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #361 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 18, 2025. IRCC issued 192 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 800, 61 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#358).
CRS cut-off
800
+61 vs previous PNP draw (#358)
Invitations
192
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #361 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 192 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 800 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 11, 2025 at 19:17:09 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 800, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 11, 2025 at 19:17:09 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 17, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 188 | |
| 501-600 | 22,930 | |
| 451-500 | 75,011 | |
| 491-500 | 12,409 | |
| 481-490 | 12,349 | |
| 471-480 | 17,035 | |
| 461-470 | 17,339 | |
| 451-460 | 15,879 | |
| 401-450 | 73,920 | |
| 441-450 | 15,116 | |
| 431-440 | 16,222 | |
| 421-430 | 14,639 | |
| 411-420 | 14,488 | |
| 401-410 | 13,455 | |
| 351-400 | 53,461 | |
| 301-350 | 20,424 | |
| 0-300 | 8,179 | |
| Total | 254,113 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 800 was the 22nd lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#358, August 6, 2025): cut-off +61, invitations 225 → 192.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 5, 2025 and August 17, 2025, the pool changed by -2,472 profiles overall and -1,275 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #362 Healthcare (470).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #358 | August 6, 2025 | 225 | 739 |
| #356 | July 21, 2025 | 202 | 788 |
| #354 | July 7, 2025 | 356 | 750 |
| #352 | June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
| #350 | June 10, 2025 | 125 | 784 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #361?+
800. IRCC invited 192 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 18, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 800.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #361?+
February 11, 2025 at 19:17:09 UTC. Candidates with exactly 800 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #361?+
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.