Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Canada Invites Select Foreign Nationals for Permanent Residency via PNP Draw
Canada wants to welcome people from other countries to live there permanently.
They use a system called Express Entry to pick people who have the skills Canada needs.
Recently, Canada had a special drawing for people applying through the Provincial Nominee Program.
This program lets provinces and territories choose immigrants who can help their local economies.
On November 10th, Canada sent out 714 invitations to apply for permanent residency.
The people who got invited had a high score in the Comprehensive Ranking System, which looks at things like age, education, and work experience.
Canada is also changing how points are given for job offers starting in March 2025, which might change who gets invited in the future.
This helps Canada find skilled workers to live and work in specific parts of the country.
Canada issued 714 invitations for permanent residency through the Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program on November 10, 2025.
The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 738.
The tie-breaking rule for this draw was based on submissions made on February 22, 2025.
Canada's Express Entry system manages applications for skilled immigrants under various programs, including the PNP.
Changes to the CRS, removing 'job offer points' for certain categories, will take effect on March 25, 2025.
- Who
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- What
- Sent 714 invitations to apply for permanent residency to select foreign nationals through the Express Entry system for the Provincial Nominee Program.
- When
- November 10, 2025
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To select skilled immigrants for permanent residency who meet specific provincial or territorial economic needs.
Immigration Advocates
Skeptics
Impact of Removing Job Offer Points
Immigration Advocates
Removing job offer points from the CRS may disproportionately affect certain candidates, potentially slowing down the immigration process for some.
Skeptics
The removal of job offer points for specific categories is a targeted adjustment to better align with labor market needs and ensure a fair ranking system.
- Draw Date
- November 10, 2025
- Draw Number
- 377
- Program
- Express Entry - Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Invitations Issued
- 714
- Lowest CRS Score
- 738
- Tie-breaking Rule Date
- February 22, 2025