Canada’s Express Entry Draw #366 Invites 228 PNP Candidates
Canada’s immigration system just saw another important development. On September 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, often called IRCC, held Express Entry Draw number 366. In this round, 228 candidates who were nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program, or PNP, were invited to apply for permanent residency. To qualify, these candidates needed to have a Comprehensive Ranking System score of at least 746, and their profiles had to be submitted before March 31, 2025, at 1:39 p.m. UTC.
This draw highlights once again how critical provincial nominations have become in Canada’s immigration process. Without those nominations, many candidates would not be able to meet such competitive score requirements. Provincial nominations add 600 points to a candidate’s score, which can make all the difference when it comes to receiving an invitation.
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Looking at the bigger picture, Canada has already issued over 57,000 invitations through Express Entry this year alone. The majority have gone to candidates with provincial nominations, followed by those with strong French-language skills and individuals with Canadian work experience under the Canadian Experience Class. There have also been smaller draws targeting healthcare workers, social service professionals, and even candidates with educational backgrounds that meet Canada’s needs.
Now, what makes this September draw stand out is its timing and comparison to earlier rounds. Just earlier this month, Canada held several other draws: a French-language draw that invited 4,500 candidates with a cut-off of 446, a Canadian Experience Class draw with 1,000 invitations at a score of 534, and another PNP draw with 249 invitations at a higher score of 772. By comparison, the September 15 cut-off of 746 was slightly lower, which shows how scores can fluctuate depending on the pool of candidates and the program category.
All of this reflects Canada’s current priorities. Provincial needs are being met, labor shortages are being addressed, and special attention is being given to healthcare and French-language candidates. For people who are preparing their profiles, this means that opportunities continue to open up, but being in the right category—and having a strong profile—is more important than ever.
Looking ahead, many applicants are already waiting to see what the next Express Entry draw will bring. Healthcare-related draws, in particular, are expected to remain a focus because of the country’s urgent demand for workers in that field. These categories often come with lower score requirements, which is encouraging for eligible candidates.
While the results of Draw #366 are exciting for the 228 PNP candidates who received invitations, the process remains complex and competitive. That’s why many applicants seek professional guidance to navigate the system, strengthen their profiles, and stay updated on changing trends. Canada’s Express Entry system continues to be one of the fastest and most reliable pathways to permanent residency, but it is also one where preparation and strategy make a real difference.
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