IRCC Canada Invites 4,000 Candidates in Latest Express Entry CEC Draw
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In the third Express entry draw of the year Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada IRCC has issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class category.
To receive an invitation candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and they must have submitted their Express Entry Profile before 7:06 AM UTC on July 23, 2024.
This January 23 draw followed a Provincial Nominee Program draw, which was held on January 7, 2025 and a previous CEC draw on January 8, 2025. IRCC has emphasized its commitment to continuing such draws under the in Canada focus allocations outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan 2025 - 2027 which targets 82,890 new immigrants landing in Canada for 2025
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Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
The complete summary of the Express Entry Program draws conducted so far in 2025 are as follows:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7, 2025 | PNP Draw | 471 | 793 |
The Growing Significance of Express Entry System
Although initially expected to be surpassed by the Provincial Nominee Program, PNP in 2024, Express Entry still remains Canada's primary economic immigration pathway.
According to Immigration Levels Plan 2025 - 2027 IRCC has increased the landing targets for Express Entry from 110,770 in 2024 to 124,590 in 2025. Meanwhile, PNP landing allocations have been significantly reduced, that is, from 110,000 in 2024 to just 55,000 in 2025.
These adjustments will directly impact the number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) issued, also, the reduction in PNP landings will lead to fewer ITAs through base PNP streams in 2025, while the rise in Express Entry targets will necessitate an increase in ITAs under these programs.
With these changes, Express Entry System will play an even more crucial role for foreign skill workers seeking to immigrate to Canada in 2025.
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