Dear future neighbour,
On February 5, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, inviting 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
- Date: February 5, 2025
- Total ITAs Issued: 4,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 521
- Tie-breaking Rule: November 14, 2024
See below details of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
To enhance your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in future draws, consider the following strategies:
- Improve Language Proficiency: Achieving higher scores in language tests like IELTS or CELPIP can significantly boost your CRS score.
- Gain Additional Work Experience: Accumulating more skilled work experience, especially within Canada, can add valuable points to your profile.
- Pursue Further Education: Obtaining higher educational qualifications or securing an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for existing credentials can enhance your CRS score.
- Secure a Provincial Nomination: Being nominated by a Canadian province or territory can provide an additional 600 CRS points, substantially increasing your chances of receiving an ITA.
See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool as at February 5, 2025
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 173 |
| 501-600 | 23,165 |
| 451-500 | 68,910 |
| 491-500 | 13,487 |
| 481-490 | 13,003 |
| 471-480 | 15,652 |
| 461-470 | 13,815 |
| 451-460 | 12,953 |
| 401-450 | 63,508 |
| 441-450 | 12,567 |
| 431-440 | 13,621 |
| 421-430 | 12,432 |
| 411-420 | 12,833 |
| 401-410 | 12,055 |
| 351-400 | 51,079 |
| 301-350 | 21,576 |
| 0-300 | 5,641 |
| Total | 234,052 |
Do you require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com