Draw #361

Express Entry draw #361 was held on August 18, 2025, issuing 192 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee category with a minimum CRS score of 800.

The CRS cutoff rose 61 points from the previous Provincial Nominee draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 800 is on the higher end for Provincial Nominee draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

Provincial Nominee Program draws are for candidates who already hold a provincial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points.

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.