Express Entry Draw #338 | 725 Invitations Issued
On March 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the Express Entry Draw #338, exclusively for candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This category-based draw invited eligible candidates who had received a provincial nomination from one of the Canadian provinces, providing them with an additional 600 points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Highlights of the Draw
- Date: March 3, 2025
- CRS Score: 667
- Number of Invitations Issued: 725
- Tie-breaking Rule: June 05, 2024, at 18:25:22 UTC
What’s Next for Invited Candidates?
Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw now have 60 days to submit their complete permanent residence (PR) application along with supporting documents, including:
- Medical exams
- Police clearance certificates
- Proof of funds (if applicable)
- Educational and work experience documents
- Other required supporting documents
For candidates who did not receive an invitation, staying in the Express Entry pool and exploring other pathways such as provincial nominations, job offers, or improving their CRS score can enhance their chances in upcoming draws.
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 667. Since this was a PNP-specific draw, candidates had already received 600 additional CRS points from a provincial nomination, meaning their base CRS score was at least 67 before the nomination.
A total of 725 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) in this round.
The tie-breaking rule for this draw was June 5, 2024, at 18:25:22 UTC. This means that if multiple candidates had the minimum CRS score of 667, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before this date and time received an invitation.
A PNP-specific draw is a selection round in the Express Entry system where only candidates who have received a provincial nomination are invited. Since a PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points, these draws typically have higher CRS cutoffs than general draws.
