New Express Entry Draw On June 4 Issues 500 PR Invitations

Last Updated On 4 June 2025, 2:43 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its latest Express Entry draw of 2025 and second one this week.

This round of invitations targeted Express Entry profiles with at least 6 months of experience in 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations.

The competitive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 504 in this draw highlights Canada’s ongoing focus to address gaps in healthcare, but it is still not enough.

Also on June 2, 2025, IRCC sent out 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS cutoff score was 726.

Full Details Of The Express Entry Draw Today and This Week

The CRS cutoff score has been reduced by 6 points as compared to previous healthcare and social service occupations targeted by the draw on May 2.

This reduced number of invitations in this and the latest PNP-focused draw aligns with Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which emphasizes selective immigration to meet labour market demands.

With a reduced permanent resident target of 395,000 for 2025, IRCC is prioritizing candidates with provincial nominations, Canadian work experience, and French-language proficiency.

CRS Score Range	Candidates (June 1)	Candidates (May 13)	Change
601–1200	274	28	+246
501–600	24,650	22,435	+2,215
451–500	75,330	73,741	+1,589
491–500	12,906	12,429	+477
481–490	13,145	12,704	+441
471–480	16,866	16,641	+225
461–470	17,027	16,691	+336
451–460	15,386	15,276	+110
401–450	71,068	69,673	+1,395
441–450	14,768	14,439	+329
431–440	15,490	15,241	+249
421–430	14,089	13,718	+371
411–420	13,850	13,589	+261
401–410	12,871	12,686	+185
351–400	53,714	53,684	+30
301–350	21,682	22,069	-387
0–300	8,312	8,452	-140
Total	255,030	250,082	4,948

Key Observations:

Overall Pool Growth: The Express Entry pool grew by 4,948 candidates (+2.0%) from 250,082 on May 13 to 255,030 on June 1, reflecting sustained interest in Canadian immigration despite policy shifts.
Mid-to-High Range Growth (501–600): The 501–600 range increased by 2,215 candidates (+9.9%), showing a strong rebound, possibly due to profile improvements (e.g., better language scores or education credentials) or redistribution from higher ranges after the removal of arranged employment points.
Mid-Range Stability (401–500): The 451–500 and 401–450 ranges saw modest growth (+1,589 and +1,395, respectively), with sub-ranges increasing by 0.7% to 3.8%, indicating steady new entries or score enhancements.
Low-Range Stability (0–400): The 351–400 range remained nearly unchanged (+30, +0.1%), while the 301–350 and 0–300 ranges slightly declined (-1.8% and -1.7%), suggesting fewer low-scoring candidates entering or some profiles expiring.
Implications: The growth in the 501–600 range and slight increases in the 401–500 ranges suggest a competitive pool, especially for category-based draws (e.g., CEC, French proficiency, or education).

Date	Round type	Invitations issued	CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
June 2, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	277	726
May 13, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	500	547
May 12, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	511	706
May 2, 2025	Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)	500	510
May 1, 2025	Education occupations (Version 1)	1,000	479
April 28, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	421	727
April 14, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	825	764
March 21, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	7,500	379
March 17, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
March 6, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	4,500	410
March 3, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
February 19, 2025	French language proficiency (Version 1)	6,500	428
February 17, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793
Total ITAs	34,717

What’s Next for Express Entry?

Analysts predict the next draw will potentially target CEC candidates with CRS cut-offs around 530 or French-speaking candidates with lower scores around 370–410.

With no all-program draws in 2025, candidates without nominations or priority category eligibility may face tougher competition.

For those dreaming of Canadian permanent residency, this draw is a reminder to align your profile with Canada’s labour market needs.

Visit the IRCC website to create or update your Express Entry profile and explore opportunities to fast-track your PR journey.

Sources: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Is 450 a good CRS score for Express Entry in 2025?

In general, a CRS score of 510 or above is typically considered good for Express Entry, while in certain circumstances, scores of 450 may be sufficient if the candidate is eligible for a category-based round of invitation.

You still have options, even though a score of less than 450 may be considered average or low.

When was the last Express Entry Draw?

The previous Express Entry draw was on June 2, 2025, and issued 277 invitations to apply for permanent residency to candidates with a provincial nomination and a CRS score of 726 or above.

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) licensed by CICC (formerly known as ICCRC) with member number R708618. He brings extensive knowledge of immigration law and new changes to rapidly evolving IRCC.