First Trade-Specific Express Entry Draw of 2025 Issues 1,250 Invitations
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Canada’s September 2025 trades draw invited 1,250 skilled workers with a CRS cutoff of 505. Discover key occupations and valuable application tips.
Canada hosted its first-ever trades-focused Express Entry draw of 2025 on September 18, issuing 1,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible skilled trades workers. The draw saw a notably high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 505, which shows a significant rise compared to the previous year. This move signifies the country's commitment to attracting experienced trades professionals, particularly in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and resource development.
Eligible Skilled Trade Occupations
The list covers 25 NOC codes, including:
- Carpenters and cabinetmakers
- Plumbers and welders
- Electricians (industrial, non-industrial)
- Construction managers and estimators
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- Painters, decorators, roofers, and related trades
- Home building and renovation managers
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What Candidates Should Do After Receiving an ITA
After receiving an ITA, Candidates are required to do:
- Submit a complete permanent residence application through the IRCC portal within 60 days.
- Gather and provide all required documents, including proof of work experience, education, and language test results.
- Complete medical exams and obtain police certificates as required.
- Keep an eye on IRCC updates for further instructions and timelines.
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Trade-Focused Express Entry Draws: Year-by-Year Comparison
The recent draw’s CRS cut-off of 505 is comparatively higher than all the previous years, which ranged from 388 to 436. Here is the year-by-year comparison of trade-focused draws of Express Entry:
|
Date |
Invitations |
CRS Score Cutoff |
|
September 18, 2025 |
1,250 |
505 |
|
October 23, 2024 |
1,800 |
433 |
|
July 4, 2024 |
1,800 |
436 |
|
December 19, 2023 |
1,000 |
425 |
|
August 3, 2023 |
1,500 |
388 |
Also Read: IRCC Issues 228 PNP Invitations Under Express Entry in Latest September 2025 Draw
Summary of 2025 September Trades Draw
Draw Focus | CRS Cutoff Score | Number of ITAs | Tie-breaking Rule Submission Date | Recency |
Candidates with recent work experience in one of 25 eligible skilled trades occupations | 505 | 1,250 | Before November 5, 2024, at 22:36:09 UTC | First such draw since October 2024 (almost 1 year) |
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