IRCC holds the second CEC-focused Express Entry draw this week.
In the June 26 draw, 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates who met the eligibility requirements.
To qualify for this round of invitations, candidates needed:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521
- To have submitted their Express Entry profile before 3:56 p.m. UTC on November 21, 2024
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2025
IRCC holds the second CEC-focused Express Entry draw this week. Here’s a look at all other Express Entry draws held so far this year:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
| 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 latest draw is the sixth one this month, following closely behind a PNP-focused draw on June 23 and a CEC draw on June 12, as well as a smaller Provincial Nominee Program draw on June 10.
With this round, IRCC has now issued a total of 41,845 ITAs through the Express Entry system so far in 2025.
Overview Of 2025 Draw Types
Most of the draws this year have been Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. CEC candidates, along with those targeted for French-language proficiency and other category-based draws, make up the remaining numbers:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 11 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 6 |
| French-language proficiency | 3 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Are We Seeing A Shift Toward More CEC Draws?
IRCC holds the second CEC-focused Express Entry draw this week. This draw marks the first back-to-back week of CEC invitations on IRCC’s usual biweekly schedule since early February.
Between February and June, IRCC mostly paused CEC-specific draws and prioritized PNP and category-based selections. These earlier rounds typically had smaller draw sizes compared to this week’s larger CEC intake.
While it’s too soon to say if this is a lasting shift in draw strategy, this recent activity could signal renewed emphasis on Canadian Experience Class candidates—a trend worth watching for hopeful applicants.
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