The Express Entry pool saw notable movement in August, with the total number of candidates falling by 2,472 between August 5 and August 17, 2025.
Most of this decline came from candidates in the 481–600 score range, which lost 2,342 profiles over the two-week period.
August also stood out for high cut-off scores. It featured the highest CRS score of 2025 for French-language proficiency draws, and the second-highest CRS score so far this year for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws.
Today, we will discuss the state of the Express Entry pool as of September 2025. So, without further ado, let us begin!
Which Draws Took Place In August?
Throughout August, 6,417 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued across five draws. These represented four different draw types, including two category-based rounds:
| Draw Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-Off Score |
| August 6, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| August 7, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 8, 2025 | French-language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 18, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 19, 2025 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
In total, the draws held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in August included:
- The 14th and 15th PNP draws of the year
- The eighth Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of the year
- The fourth French-language proficiency draw of the year
- The fourth healthcare and social services draw of the year
Despite this activity, ITA numbers were lower compared to the previous month. August issued 1,141 fewer invitations than July, making it the fourth lowest month of 2025 for ITAs, after April, May, and January.
| Month | Total Number Of ITAs Issued |
| January 2025 | 5,821 |
| February 2025 | 11,601 |
| March 2025 | 13,261 |
| April 2025 | 1,246 |
| May 2025 | 2,511 |
| June 2025 | 7,405 |
| July 2025 | 7,558 |
| August 2025 | 6,417 |
From January through August 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 55,820 ITAs. That’s 23,143 fewer invitations than during the same period in 2024.
What Does The Current Pool Look Like?
Another integral thing to discuss under the state of the Express Entry pool as of September 2025 is how the current pool looks like.
Well, the table below shows the distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of August 17, along with how numbers changed since August 5.
| CRS Score Range | Number Of Candidates | Change In Number Of Profiles |
| 0–300 | 8,179 | -46 |
| 301–350 | 20,424 | -110 |
| 351–400 | 53,461 | -129 |
| 401–410 | 13,455 | +67 |
| 411–420 | 14,488 | +32 |
| 421–430 | 14,639 | -13 |
| 431–440 | 16,222 | +80 |
| 441–450 | 15,116 | -85 |
| 451-460 | 15,879 | -41 |
| 461–470 | 17,339 | -44 |
| 471–480 | 17,035 | +199 |
| 481–490 | 12,349 | -541 |
| 491–500 | 12,409 | -566 |
| 501–600 | 22,930 | -1,235 |
| 601–1,200 | 188 | -40 |
| Total | 254,113 | -2,472 |
How Competitive Is Your CRS Score?
The next table breaks down how CRS scores compare in the Express Entry pool as of August 17, 2025.
It shows the percentage of candidates in each score range, and their percentile rank compared to the overall pool. This helps candidates understand how competitive their score is.
| CRS Score Range | Number Of Candidates | Percentage | Percentile Range |
| 0–300 | 8,179 | 3.22% | 0.00% – 3.22% |
| 301–350 | 20,424 | 8.04% | 3.22% – 11.26% |
| 351–400 | 53,461 | 21.04% | 11.26% – 32.29% |
| 401–410 | 13,455 | 5.29% | 32.29% – 37.59% |
| 411–420 | 14,488 | 5.70% | 37.59% – 43.29% |
| 421–430 | 14,639 | 5.76% | 43.29% – 49.05% |
| 431–440 | 16,222 | 6.38% | 49.05% – 55.44% |
| 441–450 | 15,116 | 5.95% | 55.44% – 61.38% |
| 451–460 | 15,879 | 6.25% | 61.38% – 67.63% |
| 461–470 | 17,339 | 6.82% | 67.63% – 74.46% |
| 471–480 | 17,035 | 6.70% | 74.46% – 81.16% |
| 481–490 | 12,349 | 4.86% | 81.16% – 86.02% |
| 491–500 | 12,409 | 4.88% | 86.02% – 90.90% |
| 501–600 | 22,930 | 9.02% | 90.90% – 99.93% |
| 601–1,200 | 188 | 0.07% | 99.93% – 100.00% |
Methodology: Percentile values show the share of candidates with CRS scores at or below the upper limit of each score range. Ranges are given to highlight the spread of candidates within each band.
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