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IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class Candidates
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out another round of invitations through its Express Entry system, targeting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream.
In this latest draw, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates who demonstrated strong profiles within the Express Entry pool. To qualify, applicants were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533 and must have created their profile before 4:16 a.m. (UTC) on March 21, 2025.
Express Entry Draws List of 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Tarde | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Overview of the Latest Draw
This round marks the 11th CEC-focused draw of the year. Interestingly, IRCC has now held four consecutive CEC draws featuring 1,000 invitations each, with the CRS cut-off consistently remaining close to 533 or 534.
It also represents the first time since August that two separate Canadian Experience Class draws have taken place within the same month, the previous one occurring on October 1.
Recent Express Entry Activity
The latest CEC round follows a series of category-based draws conducted earlier this month, including:
- A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27
- A Healthcare and Social Services draw on October 15
- Another PNP draw on October 14
In total, 74,485 Invitations to Apply have been issued through Express Entry so far this year.
Focus Areas in 2025
Throughout the year, IRCC has diversified its selection strategy to include multiple Express Entry streams. While Provincial Nominee Program draws continue to dominate, a significant number of invitations have also been issued under the CEC, French-language proficiency, and priority occupation categories.
Express Entry Draws by Category
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 11 |
| French-language proficiency | 6 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
Implications for Skilled Workers
The continuation of CEC draws suggests that IRCC remains focused on providing permanent residency opportunities to individuals already contributing to Canada’s economy through work experience. These candidates typically possess Canadian credentials, local work experience, and a strong understanding of workplace culture, all factors that help them integrate successfully as permanent residents.
Given the consistency in draw sizes and CRS thresholds, experts anticipate that CEC draws will continue at a steady pace for the remainder of the year, offering strong chances to qualified candidates within the pool.
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