Dear future neighbour,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has invited 3,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry system.
Earlier this year, from February through early June, IRCC primarily focused on inviting applicants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), along with a few targeted draws for specific occupations. These rounds were generally smaller than the one seen in this latest CEC draw.
See below details of the latest Express Entry Draw
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Date of Draw: June 26, 2025
- Number of ITAs Issued: 3,000
- CRS Score Cut-Off: 521
- Tie-breaking rule: November 21, 2024
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Qualifying for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three main immigration streams under Canada’s Express Entry system, alongside the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
This program is tailored for individuals who have gained skilled work experience within Canada and are seeking a pathway to permanent residency. It’s especially popular among international graduates and temporary foreign workers aiming to make Canada their long-term home.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Canadian Work Experience
Applicants must have completed at least one year of skilled work in Canada within the last three years.
This can be either full-time employment or an equivalent amount of part-time work. The job must fall under NOC TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
2. Language Requirements
A minimum CLB score of:
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7 for TEER 0 or 1 occupations
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5 for TEER 2 or 3 roles
is required in either English or French.
Achieving higher language scores such as CLB 9 or above can give your application a stronger CRS score in the Express Entry pool.
3. Admissibility
Candidates must be legally eligible to enter Canada. This includes meeting the medical and criminal background requirements.
4. Express Entry Profile
To be considered, individuals must create a profile in the Express Entry system. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates each candidate based on factors such as:
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Age
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Education
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Language ability
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Work experience
Unlike some other Express Entry streams, CEC applicants are not required to show proof of settlement funds, which makes this route more accessible to those already residing and working in Canada.
Boosting Your Chances
Holding a Canadian post-secondary qualification or gaining additional work experience can help increase your CRS score, improving your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Need help with your Canadian immigration process?
Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.
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