First Express Entry Draw Of August 2025 Issues 225 ITAs

Last Updated On 6 August 2025, 5:15 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) kicked off August with a highly anticipated Express Entry draw, issuing 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

This latest Express Entry draw, held on August 6, 2025, targeted candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739.

The CRS cutoff score dropped by 49 points as compared to the previous PNP draw on July 21, mostly in line with our predictions posted on August 1, 2025.

Full Details of the Express Entry Draw today

Category/Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Date and time: August 6, 2025
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 739
Number of invitations issued: 225
Rank needed: 225 or above
Tie-breaking rule: April 23, 2025 at 06:35:51 UTC

The small draw size of 225 ITAs reflects the reduced PNP allocations for 2025, as outlined in Canada’s immigration strategy, which caps PNP admissions to focus on in-Canada candidates and priority sectors like healthcare, education, and French proficiency.

This draw, the first of the month, follows the latest pattern of a PNP draw followed by a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or category-based draw.

The high CRS cut-off underscores the competitive nature of PNP draws, boosted by the 600-point nomination bonus awarded to provincial nominees.

Furthermore, this round of invitations aligns with IRCC’s biweekly schedule, typically held every two weeks on Wednesdays.

And the immigration community is eagerly awaiting news of a potential CEC draw as early as tomorrow, Friday, August 7, 2025.

Latest CRS Score Distribution In The Pool

Below is the state of the Express Entry pool as of August 5, 2025 prior to today’s draw.

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	228
501-600	24,165
451-500	76,004
491-500	12,975
481-490	12,890
471-480	16,836
461-470	17,383
451-460	15,920
401-450	73,839
441-450	15,201
431-440	16,142
421-430	14,652
411-420	14,456
401-410	13,388
351-400	53,590
301-350	20,534
0-300	8,225
Total	256,585

All The PNP Express Entry Draws In 2025

Date	Invitations issued	CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
August 6, 2025	225	739
July 21, 2025	202	788
July 7, 2025	356	750
June 23, 2025	503	742
June 10, 2025	125	784
June 2, 2025	277	726
May 12, 2025	511	706
April 28, 2025	421	727
April 14, 2025	825	764
March 17, 2025	536	736
March 3, 2025	725	667
February 17, 2025	646	750
February 4, 2025	455	802
January 7, 2025	471	793

As the immigration community awaits confirmation of a potential CEC or category-based draw on Friday, August 7, 2025, candidates are encouraged to monitor trusted immigration news sources for real-time updates.

The Express Entry system remains a fast and reliable pathway to Canadian permanent residency, with processing times averaging six months for complete applications.

For those dreaming of a future in Canada, the August 6 draw and the anticipated draw tomorrow signal continued opportunities for skilled workers.

Whether you’re a nurse, teacher, tradesperson, or French speaker, aligning your profile with Canada’s priorities could unlock your path to permanent residency in 2025.

Stay tuned for updates on tomorrow’s potential Express Entry draw and optimize your profile to seize this opportunity!

When is the Next Express Entry Draw in 2025?

Based on recent trends and IRCC’s biweekly schedule, the next Express Entry draw is expected on or around August 7, 2025, likely targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or a category-based selection such as healthcare, education, or French proficiency. Draws typically occur every two weeks, often on Wednesdays, but IRCC has occasionally held draws on other days, such as Thursdays or Fridays, as seen in past patterns.

Source: IRCC

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.