Canada Issues 400 ITAs in New Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class

On November 13, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw focused on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547—the highest for CEC candidates this year—the draw underscores the competitiveness of this pathway for applicants aiming to transition to Canadian permanent residency.

This latest round follows an earlier November 12 draw, which invited 733 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 812. These draws are part of Canada’s ambitious Immigration Levels Plan for 2025, which targets 124,680 Express Entry admissions next year across various streams.

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Highlights of November 13 CEC Draw

• Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Invitations Issued: 400
• Minimum CRS Score: 547 (highest for CEC in 2024)

Immigration Levels Plan: In-Canada Focus and Federal Economic Targets

Canada’s updated immigration strategy sets a dual focus for 2025:

• In-Canada Focus – 82,980 admissions, prioritizing temporary residents already living in Canada, particularly through the CEC and PNP.
• Federal Economic Priorities – 41,700 admissions, aimed at addressing labor shortages in healthcare, skilled trades, and boosting French-speaking immigration outside Quebec.

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