Express Entry draw #363
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 2, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #363 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 2, 2025. IRCC issued 249 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 772, 28 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#361).
CRS cut-off
772
-28 vs previous PNP draw (#361)
Invitations
249
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #363 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 2, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 249 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 772 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 772, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 1, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 246 | |
| 501-600 | 25,123 | |
| 451-500 | 74,183 | |
| 491-500 | 12,443 | |
| 481-490 | 12,443 | |
| 471-480 | 16,077 | |
| 461-470 | 17,252 | |
| 451-460 | 15,968 | |
| 401-450 | 74,314 | |
| 441-450 | 15,220 | |
| 431-440 | 16,245 | |
| 421-430 | 14,813 | |
| 411-420 | 14,542 | |
| 401-410 | 13,494 | |
| 351-400 | 52,798 | |
| 301-350 | 19,955 | |
| 0-300 | 8,053 | |
| Total | 254,672 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 772 was the 17th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#361, August 18, 2025): cut-off -28, invitations 192 → 249.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 17, 2025 and September 1, 2025, the pool changed by +559 profiles overall and +2,251 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #365 French (446), #364 CEC (534).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #361 | August 18, 2025 | 192 | 800 |
| #358 | August 6, 2025 | 225 | 739 |
| #356 | July 21, 2025 | 202 | 788 |
| #354 | July 7, 2025 | 356 | 750 |
| #352 | June 23, 2025 | 503 | 742 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #363?+
772. IRCC invited 249 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 2, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 772.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #363?+
August 28, 2025 at 19:19:18 UTC. Candidates with exactly 772 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #363?+
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.