Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted another round of invitations on 28th October, under the Express Entry system, targeting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream.
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Key Details of the Draw
In this latest round on 28th October, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified CEC candidates.
To be selected, applicants were required to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533
Submitted their Express Entry profile before March 21, 2025, at 4:16 a.m. UTC
This draw marks the 11th CEC-specific invitation round of the year and the second such draw in October.
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Express Entry Draw Summary – 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| 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 |
IRCC’s Focus on CEC Candidates
The CEC program continues to be a major part of Canada’s Express Entry strategy in 2025.
This month alone, IRCC has conducted two draws for CEC applicants, both inviting 1,000 candidates with nearly identical CRS thresholds around 533–534.
IRCC’s approach reflects its ongoing focus on candidates with prior Canadian work experience, supporting faster integration into the country’s labor market.
Express Entry Trends – 2025
As of now, 75,485 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been issued across all Express Entry categories.
IRCC’s selection has largely prioritized PNP nominees, French-speaking candidates, and those in targeted occupation categories such as healthcare, education, and trades.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 20 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 11 |
| French-language proficiency | 6 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Category – 2025
| Category | Total ITAs Issued |
| French | 30,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,249 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
What This Means for Applicants
Frequent draws for CEC candidates indicate strong opportunities for individuals already in Canada on work permits or post-graduation work visas. Maintaining a competitive CRS score and ensuring your Express Entry profile is up-to-date remains crucial.
Our immigration experts can help assess your eligibility and guide you through the Express Entry process for faster approval and higher success chances.
