IRCC holds a new Express Entry draw for CEC candidates, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw, inviting more candidates to apply for permanent residence.
This time, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
To be selected in this draw, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533
- An Express Entry profile created before 4:16 a.m. (UTC) on March 21, 2025
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| 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 | Trade | 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 | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 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 |
This was the 11th CEC draw of the year. It was also the fourth in a row to issue 1,000 invitations with a CRS score around 533. The three earlier CEC draws also had a cut-off score of 534.
Since August 2025, IRCC has been holding one CEC draw per month. However, this latest draw marks the first time since August that IRCC has conducted two CEC draws in a single month (the last one being on October 1).
October has been a busy month for Express Entry. This draw was the sixth in October alone, following:
- A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27
- A Healthcare and Social Services draw on October 15
- Another PNP draw on October 14
So far, in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 74,485 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
Draw Trends And Focus In 2025
As IRCC holds a new Express Entry draw for CEC candidates, let us discuss the draw trends this year.
Well, in 2025, IRCC has mainly focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. The rest of the ITAs were issued to:
- CEC candidates
- French-speaking candidates
- Candidates in priority occupation streams, such as healthcare, education, and trade.
Express Entry Draw Breakdown (2025)
| 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 |
ITAs By Category In 2025
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued To Date |
| French | 30,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
What This Means For Candidates?
The trend shows that CEC and French-language draws remain a big part of Canada’s Express Entry system.
CEC draws are helping international graduates and workers already in Canada move toward permanent residency.
The CRS cut-off scores have stayed steady, meaning competition remains strong, but candidates with Canadian work experience have consistent opportunities.
For those in Canada looking to apply for PR, staying informed about upcoming draws, score patterns, and IRCC policy updates can help improve your chances.
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