Dear future neighbour,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round of invitations under the Express Entry system on September 3, 2025, specifically targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
This was the first CEC-only draw of September and marked another step in Canada’s ongoing efforts to prioritize skilled workers already contributing to the Canadian labour market.
See below details of the September 3 Draw
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Date and time: September 3, 2025
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 534
- Number of invitations issued: 1,000
- Rank needed: 1,000 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: August 14, 2025
See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Why the Canadian Experience Class Matters
The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three main programs under Express Entry. It is tailored for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who have obtained skilled work experience in Canada.
CEC candidates are often considered strong applicants because:
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They have Canadian work experience and often strong English or French skills.
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They are more likely to integrate quickly into the economy.
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Many are already living and working in Canada on work or study permits.
This aligns with Canada’s broader strategy to prioritize immigration streams that directly address labour shortages and regional economic needs.
What to Expect
The September 3 draw follows closely on the heels of the September 2 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, in which 249 invitations were issued with a CRS cutoff of 772. Together, these two back-to-back draws demonstrate IRCC’s commitment to balancing both federal and provincial immigration priorities.
With immigration targets set to remain high in 2025 and beyond, candidates in the CEC stream should continue to see steady opportunities to secure permanent residency. If you are considering applying, you are encouraged to:
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Keep your Express Entry profile up to date.
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Maximize CRS points by improving language scores, education credential assessments, and work experience documentation.
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Explore provincial nominee pathways for additional CRS points.
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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