IRCC holds the first October Express Entry draw for CEC, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
This time, the invitations went to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. A total of 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534
- An Express Entry profile submitted before 4:01 a.m. UTC on February 21, 2025
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| 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 |
A Closer Look At This CEC Draw
As IRCC holds the first October Express Entry draw for CEC, it is vital to note that this is the 10th Canadian Experience Class draw of 2025. It is also the third consecutive draw where IRCC has issued exactly 1,000 ITAs with the same CRS cut-off score of 534.
Since August, IRCC has consistently held one CEC-specific draw each month, showing a steady approach toward candidates with Canadian work experience.
The October 1 draw followed a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 29, a Trades category draw on September 18, and an Education category draw on September 17.
Total ITAs Issued So Far In 2025
So far, IRCC has issued 66,838 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025.
Here’s the breakdown of draw frequency by category:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 18 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 10 |
| French-language proficiency | 5 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs By Category
The majority of invitations this year have gone to French-speaking candidates and CEC applicants, showing IRCC’s focus on bilingual talent and individuals with Canadian work experience.
| Draw type | ITAs Issued To Date |
| French | 25,500 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 21,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 7,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 6,947 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
With Express Entry draws continuing regularly, the Canadian Experience Class remains a strong option for candidates with Canadian work experience looking to secure permanent residency.
The repeated CRS cut-off of 534 suggests a consistent threshold, giving CEC candidates a clearer picture of the competitiveness required to receive an ITA.
As IRCC balances its immigration targets, French speakers, CEC candidates, and key occupations continue to be the main focus of Express Entry draws in 2025.
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