Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) through its Express Entry system.
In the latest draw, 1,000 ITAs were issued to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533
- Creation of an Express Entry profile by 3:39 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on October 17, 2025.
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Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and Social Services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| 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 |
As of today, this draw represents the second of November and follows other recent draws, including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 10, the French-language proficiency draw on October 29, and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on October 28.
To date, IRCC has issued a total of 82,223 ITAs in 2025.
This year, most Express Entry draws have focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with additional ITAs issued to candidates in the CEC stream, French-language proficiency candidates, and those in priority occupation categories within Express Entry.
Breakdown of ITAs by Stream Type (2025)
| Draw Type | Number of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| French Language Proficiency | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 23,850 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,963 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
