Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Department recently issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534 and had to create an Express Entry profile before February 21, 2025, 4:01 a.m. UTC.

Express Entry Draw Summary for 2025

• October 1 – Canadian Experience Class: 1,000 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 534
• September 29 – Provincial Nominee Program: 291 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 855
• September 18 – Trade: 1,250 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 505
• September 17 – Education: 2,500 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 462
• September 15 – Provincial Nominee Program: 228 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 746
• September 4 – French language proficiency: 4,500 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 446
• September 3 – Canadian Experience Class: 1,000 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 534
• September 2 – Provincial Nominee Program: 249 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 772
• August 19 – Healthcare and social services: 2,500 ITAs, CRS cut-off score 480