Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, this time offering 1,000 ITAs to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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To qualify for this latest draw, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 531.
- Creation of an Express Entry profile before 7:02 p.m. UTC on October 8, 2025.
Summary of 2025 Express Entry Draws
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 1000 | 531 |
| November 14 | Healthcare & Social Services | 3,500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare & Social Services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare & Social Services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare & Social Services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare & Social Services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare & Social Services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 471 | 793 |
Notable Trends and Insights
Today’s draw marks an important shift in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Unlike recent trends where CEC draws were held once a month, this round comes just 13 days after the last CEC draw on November 12. It also breaks the CRS score tie that has been stuck at 533/534 points for several draws in a row. With a cut-off score of 531, this is the lowest CRS requirement for a CEC draw since July 8, 2025, when the cut-off was 518.
While the November 26 draw follows a consistent pattern of issuing 1,000 ITAs, it is the fifth CEC draw of November alone. The year has seen a strong emphasis on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, but the CEC category, along with candidates demonstrating French-language proficiency, remains a significant focus.
Total ITAs Issued in 2025:
As of today, IRCC has issued 88,476 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025. The majority of invitations have been for PNP candidates, with CEC, French-language proficiency, and priority occupation categories also receiving considerable attention.
ITAs Issued by Draw Type
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| French-language proficiency | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 24,850 |
| Healthcare aExpress Entry: CRS Score Falls to Lowest Since July in Second Monthly CEC Drawnd social services | 13,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 9,376 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
