March 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

Express Entry draws have seen an uptick in activity since the start of 2025, with Canada already holding the first draw of March through the system.

In the first two months of the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued more than 17,000 invitations to apply (ITAs).

Trends within the types of Express Entry draws have primarily held, with the immigration department continuing to prioritize Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates for invitations—with the exception of two French-language proficiency draws (February 19 and March 6).

• This article will cover: The draws that occurred last month;
• The current distribution of scores within the pool; and
• How your CRS score ranks against other candidates in the pool.