Canada invites 277 PNP candidates in Express Entry Draw 348 with a minimum CRS score of 726

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Express Entry Draw 348

Express Entry draw 348 is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific draw that took place on June 2, 2025. In this PNP Canada latest draw, 277 candidates with an eligible PNP nomination were invited to apply for Canada PR, with a minimum CRS score of 726.

Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw 348 on June 2, 2025

  • Type of draw: Provincial Nominee Program
  • Invitations issued: 277
  • CRS score: 726
  • Tie-breaking rule: September 24, 2024 at 15:46:19 UTC

The latest Canada PR draw specifically targeted PNP candidates, issuing just 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), making it one of the smallest PNP draws of 2025. The minimum CRS score required was 726, which means only candidates with a valid provincial nomination were eligible.

All PNP-specific Express Entry draws in 2025 (as of June 3, 2025):

Draw # Date Minimum CRS Score ITAs Issued Notes
348 June 2, 2025 726 277 PNP-specific
346 May 12, 2025 706 511 PNP-specific
343 April 28, 2025 727 421 PNP-specific
342 April 14, 2025 764 825 PNP-specific
340 March 17, 2025 736 536 PNP-specific
338 March 3, 2025 667 725 PNP-specific
336 February 17, 2025 750 646 PNP-specific
334 February 4, 2025 455 802 PNP-specific
331 January 7, 2025 793 471 PNP-specific

To date, 5,214 ITAs have been issued to PNP applicants in Express Entry 2025.

Today’s Express Entry draw 348 marks the first round of June, following a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on May 13, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 12, and two category-based selection draws focused on healthcare and education occupations.

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 34,717 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. There has been a significant surge in the Express Entry 2025 pool. As of June 2, over 255,000 candidates are actively in the system, we can see an increase of more than 5,000 profiles since May 13, 2025.

Most new Express Entry profiles have CRS scores above 451, increasing competition among highly skilled workers aiming to apply for Canada PR. With growing numbers and tighter selections, candidates must now maximize every eligible CRS point to stay competitive.

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