Canadian Experience Class draw records the lowest CRS score, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw, issuing a large number of invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.
In the latest draw, IRCC invited 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This draw is important because it recorded the lowest CRS cut-off score for CEC candidates so far in 2025.
To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following conditions:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515
- An Express Entry profile created before 6:58 p.m. (UTC) on September 9, 2025
Overview Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| December 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 515 |
| December 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 399 | 731 |
| December 11 | Healthcare and social services draw | 1,000 | 476 |
| December 10 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 520 |
| December 8 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,123 | 729 |
| November 28 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 408 |
| November 25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 777 | 699 |
| November 14 | Healthcare and social services | 3,500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French language proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| 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 |
This recent draw is the second CEC-specific draw in just two weeks. Together, IRCC issued 11,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates through these two draws.
Normally, IRCC conducts Express Entry draws every other week. Because of this, today’s draw came as a surprise to many candidates. It also breaks a recent pattern where CEC draws issued only 1,000 ITAs and had very high CRS cut-off scores.
The drop in the CRS score to 515 is especially important. It is now the lowest CRS score for a CEC draw in 2025. Before this draw, the lowest CRS score seen for the Canadian Experience Class this year was 518.
This suggests that IRCC may be working to invite more candidates who already have Canadian work experience and are well settled in the country.
Fifth Express Entry Draw Held In December
Well, it is important to note that this is the fifth Express Entry draw in December alone. It follows:
- A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 15
- A healthcare and social services draw on December 11
- The largest CEC draw in the last 16 months, held on December 10
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 111,998 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
Focus Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
Throughout the year, IRCC has mainly focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Other invitations were issued to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class, French-language proficiency category, and priority occupation groups.
Below is a breakdown of how many draws were held for each stream:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 23 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 15 |
| French-language proficiency | 8 |
| Healthcare and social services | 6 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
Number Of ITAs Issued By Draw Category
Most ITAs in 2025 have gone to candidates in French-language proficiency draws and the Canadian Experience Class.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued To Date |
| French | 42,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 36,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 13,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9,775 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
This latest draw shows a clear effort by IRCC to lower CRS scores for CEC candidates and invite more people with Canadian work experience, giving many hopeful applicants a better chance at permanent residence.
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