Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
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In the latest draw, 500 ITAs were sent to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, applicants were required to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547; and
- Submitted their Express Entry profile before 5:26 p.m. (UTC) on May 21, 2024.
2025 Express Entry Draw Summary
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fourth held in May, following three earlier rounds targeting healthcare professionals, education sector workers, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 34,440 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
Breakdown of 2025 Express Entry Draws by Category
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 8 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
Transition in Immigration Leadership
Today’s draw marks the final Express Entry selection overseen by outgoing Immigration Minister Rachel Bendayan.
Canada’s newly appointed Minister of Immigration, Lena Metlege Diab, will take over future draws. Her appointment, announced on May 13 by Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of a cabinet reshuffle, signals a potential shift in immigration policy.
Under Minister Diab’s leadership, and in line with Prime Minister Carney’s vision, the government is expected to:
- Stabilize new permanent resident admissions at 1% of Canada’s population by 2027;
- Increase francophone immigration;
- Overhaul the Global Talent Stream to attract top-tier global talent;
- Reduce temporary resident numbers, including work and study permit holders.
Further policy details are anticipated with the release of Minister Diab’s official mandate letter.
