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Express Entry Draw : Canada Invites 3,000 CEC Applicants For PR

Canada Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw with Lower CRS Cut-Off

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    Canada Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw with Lower CRS Cut-Off

    In its latest Express Entry round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants, continuing a strong pattern of targeted draws in 2025.

    This round marked a notable drop in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement, opening up new possibilities for candidates looking to transition from temporary to permanent residence in Canada.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Canadian Experience Class
    • Number of ITAs: 3,000
    • Date and time of round: July 08, 2025 at 14:59:08 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 518
    • Tie-breaking rule: October 02, 2024 at 1:48:36 UTC

    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    Invitations to apply to the Canadian Experience Class may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Below is a snapshot of all Express Entry draws conducted so far this year:
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 18,850
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 5,851
    • French language proficiency: 18,500
    • Education Professionals 1,000
    • Healthcare and social services occupations 1,000
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    355 July 08 CEC 3,000 518
    354 July 07 PNP 356 750
    353 June 26 CEC 3,000 521
    352 June 23 PNP 503 742
    351 June 12 CEC 3,000 529
    350 June 10 Provincial Nominee Program 125 784
    349 June 04 Healthcare and social services 500 504
    348 June 02 PNP 277 726
    347 May 13 CEC 500 547
    346 May 12 PNP 511 706
    345 May 02 Healthcare and social Services Occupations 500 510
    344 May 01 Education Professionals 1,000 479
    343 April 28 PNP 421 727
    342 April 14 PNP 825 764
    341 March 21 French language 7,500 379
    340 March 17 PNP 536 736
    339 March 06 French language 4,500 410
    338 March 03 PNP 725 667
    337 February 19 French language 6,500 428
    336 February 17 PNP 646 750
    335 February 05 CEC 4,000 521
    334 February 04 PNP 455 802
    333 January 23 CEC 4,000 527
    332 January 8 CEC 1,350 542
    331 January 7 PNP 471 793

    As of July 08, a total of 45,201 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2025.

    Total ITAs in 2025: A Balanced Mix

    With this latest draw, IRCC has now issued 38,845 ITAs under Express Entry so far this year. While Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws continue to dominate numerically, the growing share of CEC invitations points to a renewed focus on transitioning talent already residing in Canada.

    So far in 2025, 38,845 candidates have received ITAs through the Express Entry system.

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    Breakdown of 2025 Express Entry Activity

    So far this year, 45,201 candidates have received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. Rather than holding broad, all-program draws, IRCC has shifted its strategy to program- and category-based selection. The focus has largely been on:

    • Provincial Nominee Program
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
    • French-language proficiency
    • Healthcare and social services
    • Education-related occupations

    Here’s a categorical breakdown of how many times each draw type has been held in 2025:

    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
    CEC draws continue to prioritize individuals already contributing to Canada’s workforce through temporary residence and employment. This strategy enables smoother integration of skilled workers who are already familiar with the Canadian labor market and society.

    Current Express Entry Trends and Category Breakdown

    With the latest draw, the healthcare and social services category now joins a growing list of specialized selection categories implemented this year. The distribution of draws in 2025 highlights a more nuanced approach to selecting candidates who meet Canada’s urgent labour and demographic needs.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program 7
    French-language proficiency 3
    Canadian Experience Class 3
    Education 1
    Healthcare and social services 1

    Implications for Future Candidates

    This most recent draw may signal greater opportunities ahead for candidates with Canadian work experience, particularly as the CRS threshold continues to ease slightly. For those actively in the Express Entry pool or considering entering, the evolving draw trends suggest that focusing on gaining eligible Canadian work experience could enhance selection chances.

    In contrast to all-program draws of the past, this year’s selection model indicates a deliberate move by IRCC to target specific groups based on regional labor market needs and long-term settlement success.

    Strategic Insights for Aspiring Immigrants

    For candidates hoping to secure Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, the current pattern underscores the value of:
    • Securing a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points to your CRS score
    • Gaining Canadian work experience, making you eligible under the Canadian Experience Class
    • Improving French proficiency, a key category in several high-volume draws
    Additionally, applicants in healthcare, education, or social services may find themselves prioritized under future category-based rounds.

    Looking Ahead

    If the current draw rhythm continues, candidates can likely expect new CEC or PNP draws every couple of weeks. For those who meet the eligibility requirements but are still waiting to be selected, improving CRS scores—through language upgrades, credential assessments, or work experience—remains a strategic move.

    While future draws may shift focus again depending on economic and policy changes, the current trajectory emphasizes experience, readiness, and alignment with Canada’s evolving labor needs.
    IRCC’s approach through 2025 is showing signs of fine-tuning selection mechanisms, favoring targeted immigration pathways over broad-based draws. This reflects a more tailored approach to meeting both economic and demographic priorities in Canada’s immigration strategy.

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