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Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – Latest Draw Updates & CRS Trends
Because IRCC does not pre-announce draw dates, predictions for the next Canadian Experience Class draw are based on historical draw patterns and recent invitation trends.
What Is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
Introduced in 2008 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canadian Experience Class was created to help skilled temporary residents transition to permanent residence. This program is specifically designed for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who have already gained skilled work experience in Canada. CEC is managed under Canada’s Express Entry system, which oversees three major federal economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Over the years, CEC has become one of the most reliable and popular permanent residence pathways for candidates who are already contributing to the Canadian workforce.
How the Canadian Experience Class Works
The Canadian Experience Class is jointly administered at the federal and provincial levels to strengthen Canada’s economy by retaining skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
Like all Express Entry programs, CEC candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Applicants with the highest CRS scores are selected and issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence during a CEC-specific draw. If you have previously lived, studied, or worked in Canada, you may be well-positioned for selection under the CEC stream.
Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program
Who Wish to Become Permanent Residents
Basic Eligibility Requirements for CEC
- At least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years
- Meet minimum language proficiency requirements:
- CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 occupations
- CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 occupations
- Intend to live and work outside the province of Quebec
Meeting these minimum requirements allows you to enter the Express Entry pool, but does not guarantee an ITA. Selection depends on your CRS score relative to other candidates.
Canadian Experience Class Latest Draw – 2026
The most recent Canadian Experience Class draw took place on March 31, 2026, where 2,250 applicants were issued invitations, with the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score set at 509.
Draw Highlights
- Invitation Round: #407
- Draw Date: March 31, 2026
- Number of ITAs Issued: 2,250
- CRS Cut-off Score: 509
This draw reflects IRCC’s continued focus on candidates with Canadian work experience as part of its economic immigration strategy.
Calculate Your Canadian Experience Class CRS Score
The CEC CRS calculator helps applicants estimate their score under the Canada Skilled Worker Points System. Your CRS score is influenced by factors such as:
- Age
- Education
- Canadian and foreign work experience
- Language proficiency
- Additional factors such as Canadian education or job offers
A higher CRS score significantly improves your chances of receiving an ITA in a future CEC draw.
Check Your Canadian Experience Class Eligibility!
Check your eligibility for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Learn about work experience, language requirements, and key criteria to qualify for Canada’s Express Entry program.
When Will the Next Canadian Experience Class Draw Take Place?
Below is a complete record of recent Canadian Experience Class draws, including CRS cut-offs and invitation numbers.
Canadian Experience Class Draw History
| Draw No. | Date | Number of Invitations | Minimum CRS Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | March 31, 2026 | 2,250 | 509 |
| 404 | March 17, 2026 | 4,000 | 507 |
| 400 | March 3, 2026 | 4,000 | 508 |
| 396 | February 17, 2026 | 6,000 | 508 |
| 392 | January 21, 2026 | 6,000 | 509 |
| 390 | January 7, 2026 | 8,000 | 511 |
| 387 | December 16, 2025 | 5,000 | 515 |
| 384 | December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 |
| 381 | November 26, 2025 | 1,000 | 531 |
| 378 | November 12, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| 375 | October 28, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| 370 | October 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| 364 | September 3, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| 359 | August 7, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| 355 | July 8, 2025 | 3,000 | 518 |
| 353 | June 26, 2025 | 3,000 | 521 |
| 351 | June 12, 2025 | 3,000 | 529 |
| 347 | May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 |
| 326 | November 19, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| 323 | November 13, 2024 | 400 | 547 |
| 320 | October 22, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| 317 | October 9, 2024 | 500 | 539 |
| 315 | September 19, 2024 | 4,000 | 509 |
| 312 | August 27, 2024 | 3,300 | 507 |
| 309 | August 14, 2024 | 3,200 | 509 |
| 307 | July 31, 2024 | 5,000 | 510 |
| 304 | July 17, 2024 | 6,300 | 515 |
| 297 | May 31, 2024 | 3,000 | 522 |
| 204 | September 14, 2021 | 2,000 | 462 |
| 202 | August 19, 2021 | 3,000 | 403 |
| 200 | August 5, 2021 | 3,000 | 404 |
| 198 | July 22, 2021 | 4,500 | 357 |
| 196 | July 8, 2021 | 4,500 | 369 |
| 194 | June 24, 2021 | 6,000 | 357 |
| 192 | June 10, 2021 | 6,000 | 368 |
| 190 | May 31, 2021 | 5,956 | 380 |
| 188 | May 20, 2021 | 1,842 | 397 |
| 187 | May 13, 2021 | 4,147 | 401 |
| 185 | April 29, 2021 | 6,000 | 400 |
| 183 | April 16, 2021 | 6,000 | 417 |
| 181 | April 1, 2021 | 5,000 | 432 |
| 179 | March 18, 2021 | 5,000 | 449 |
| 176 | February 13, 2021 | 27,332 | 75 |
| 174 | January 21, 2021 | 4,626 | 454 |
| 172 | January 7, 2021 | 4,750 | 461 |
| 161 | August 20, 2020 | 3,300 | 454 |
| 157 | July 23, 2020 | 3,343 | 445 |
| 154 | June 25, 2020 | 3,508 | 431 |
| 152 | June 11, 2020 | 3,559 | 437 |
| 150 | May 28, 2020 | 3,515 | 440 |
| 148 | May 14, 2020 | 3,371 | 447 |
| 146 | April 30, 2020 | 3,311 | 452 |
| 144 | April 16, 2020 | 3,782 | 455 |
| 142 | April 9, 2020 | 3,294 | 464 |
| 140 | March 23, 2020 | 3,232 | 467 |
| 3 | February 20, 2015 | 849 | 808 |
Express Entry Draw Types – Important Update
During the pandemic, Express Entry draws were often restricted to specific programs. All-program Express Entry draws resumed on July 6, 2022, after a pause of more than 18 months.
As of 2024, IRCC conducts three types of Express Entry draws:
- General (all-program) Express Entry draws
- Program-specific Express Entry draws
- Category-based Express Entry draws
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