Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in its latest draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
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To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534, and
- An Express Entry profile created before 8:28 a.m. (UTC) on August 14, 2025
Express Entry Draw Summary for 2025 (To Date)
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| Sept 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| Aug 19 | Healthcare & Social Services | 2,500 | 470 |
| Aug 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| Aug 8 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| Aug 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| Aug 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare & 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 & 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 & 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 |
| Feb 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| Feb 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| Feb 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| Feb 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| Jan 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| Jan 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| Jan 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The September 3 draw is the second Express Entry draw this month, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2. Prior draws in August also included a category-based selection for healthcare and social services professionals on August 19 and another PNP draw on August 18.
2025 Express Entry Highlights
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 57,069 ITAs across various Express Entry categories.
Here’s a breakdown of the number of draws by category:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 16 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 9 |
| French-language Proficiency | 4 |
| Healthcare & Social Services | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
IRCC continues to align Express Entry selections with Canada’s economic and labor market needs, focusing on experienced workers, language proficiency, and in-demand sectors like healthcare and education.
