Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Canada Express Entry draw, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category.
To qualify for this latest Canada Express Entry draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529
- An Express Entry profile created before 6:06 p.m. UTC on September 28, 2024
Express Entry Draws in 2025: An Overview
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
| 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 |
So far in 2025, Canada Express Entry draws have continued actively, with this being the fourth draw of the month. It also marks a significant return to larger Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, a pattern IRCC followed throughout 2024. This draw is notably the first CEC-focused selection since Canada appointed its new Immigration Minister.
Prior to this, IRCC conducted a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 10, a healthcare and social services category draw on June 4, and another PNP draw on June 2. In total, IRCC has issued 38,342 ITAs through the Canada Express Entry system so far this year.
The majority of Express Entry invitations in 2025 have targeted PNP candidates, with additional draws for CEC candidates, those with French-language proficiency, and other high-demand priority categories.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 10 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Why Choose the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Through Canada Express Entry?
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a key pathway within the Canada Express Entry system, designed for individuals who have gained skilled work experience in Canada. It offers several advantages:
- Higher CRS scores for candidates with Canadian work experience, improving their chances of receiving an ITA.
- Faster processing times, with most CEC applications for permanent residence being processed within six months.
- No proof of settlement funds required, unlike other Express Entry programs.
This immigration stream benefits both Canada and applicants. It allows temporary foreign workers and international graduates to transition to permanent residence, contributing to Canada’s economy and addressing labour market needs.
Studies by IRCC, Statistics Canada, and other organizations confirm that immigrants with Canadian work experience integrate more easily into the job market and often achieve better employment outcomes than new arrivals without prior Canadian exposure.
With Canada Express Entry being one of the most efficient and popular immigration pathways globally, CEC candidates continue to have excellent prospects for building a successful life in Canada.
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