Express Entry Draw #386 | 399 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw
Express Entry draw #386, held on December 15, 2025, saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issue 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS cut-off score was 731, marking a 2-point increase from the previous PNP draw earlier in December.
So far, IRCC has issued 106,998 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.
Express Entry Draw #386 – Key Highlights
Here are the official details of the latest PNP-specific draw:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw Number | 386 |
| Program | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| Date & Time | December 15, 2025 at 14:39:41 UTC |
| Invitations Issued | 399 |
| Minimum CRS Score | 731 |
| Rank Required | 399 or above |
| Tie-breaking Rule | October 18, 2025 at 07:18:52 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest CRS score, IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule based on the date and time the Express Entry profile was submitted.
Number of draws by category in 2025:
|
Draw Type |
Number of Draws |
|
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
23 |
|
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
14 |
|
French-language proficiency |
8 |
|
Healthcare and social services |
6 |
|
Education |
2 |
|
Trade |
1 |
Express Entry draws have been mainly focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) when measured by the number of draws.
Express Entry in 2025: Numbers That Matter
In 2025, Canada conducted 56 Express Entry draws, issuing a total of 102,998 ITAs.
Breakdown:
- PNP invitations issued: 10,898
- Non-PNP candidates: Competing in a much larger pool with significantly lower odds
These figures highlight why provincial immigration pathways remain one of the most reliable routes to permanent residence in Canada.
Recent Canada Express Entry Draw List: 2025
| Draw | Date | Number of invitations | CRS Score | Draw Type |
| 388 | December 17, 2025 | 6,000 | 399 | French language proficiency |
| 387 | December 16, 2025 | 5,000 | 515 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 386 | December 15, 2025 | 399 | 731 | Provincial Nominee Program |
| 385 | December 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 | Healthcare and social services occupations |
| 384 | December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 383 | December 8, 2025 | 1,123 | 729 | Provincial Nominee Program |
Typically, Express Entry draws are conducted at regular two-week intervals.
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