Canada Invites CEC Candidates with Lowest CRS Score Since September 2024
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IRCC has conducted another significant Express Entry draw, targeting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this round, 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued, offering more skilled workers already in Canada a chance to transition to permanent residency. This draw marks one of the largest CEC-specific rounds in recent months.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518. Additionally, profiles had to be submitted before 1:48 a.m. UTC on October 2, 2024. The CRS cut-off in this round is notably the lowest for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants since September 2024, signalling a positive shift for many in the pool.
This marks the second Express Entry draw in July and follows recent selections that include both Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and CEC-specific rounds. With this latest round, IRCC has now issued a total of 45,201 ITAs in 2025, highlighting its ongoing efforts to invite qualified candidates across various immigration pathways.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
Here is an overview of all the Express Entry draws held in 2025.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut-off Score |
| July 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7, 2025 | 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 |
Express Entry Trends and Focus in 2025
In 2025, Express Entry draws have largely prioritized Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, reflecting Canada's continued support for provincial labour needs. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants also received substantial attention, alongside targeted draws for French-speaking candidates and key sectors like healthcare and education. The draw pattern in recent months shows a steady alternation between PNP and CEC rounds every two weeks.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 12 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 7 |
| French-language Proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Also Read: Canada Express Entry July 2025 Draw Predictions and CRS Trends
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