Dear future neighbour,
On January 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this draw, IRCC invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 527. Candidates who received an invitation can now submit their applications for permanent residence within the 60-day deadline.
See below details of the latest Express Entry Draw:
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000
- Rank Required to Be Invited: 4,000 or above
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 527
- Date and Time of Round: January 23, 2025
- Tie-Breaking Rule: July 23, 2024
The Canadian Experience Class is a popular pathway for international workers and graduates in Canada to transition to permanent residency. It targets candidates who have gained skilled work experience within Canada and possess a strong understanding of Canadian society and the labor market.
See below CRS Score Distribution in the Pool as of January 23, 2025
CRS score range | Number of candidates |
---|---|
601-1200 | 200 |
501-600 | 24,001 |
451-500 | 67,548 |
491-500 | 13,126 |
481-490 | 12,866 |
471-480 | 15,392 |
461-470 | 13,483 |
451-460 | 12,681 |
401-450 | 62,426 |
441-450 | 12,256 |
431-440 | 13,389 |
421-430 | 12,205 |
411-420 | 12,667 |
401-410 | 11,909 |
351-400 | 51,213 |
301-350 | 21,903 |
0-300 | 5,633 |
Total | 232,924 |
This draw comes as part of Canada’s broader immigration goals, which include welcoming 500,000 new permanent residents by 2025, with a significant focus on economic immigration.
See below comparison to earlier CEC Draws
Number | Date | Program | Invitations Issued | CRS Cutoff |
---|---|---|---|---|
332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
326 | November 19 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
323 | November 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 547 |
320 | October 22 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
317 | October 9 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
315 | September 19 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 509 |
312 | August 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 |
309 | August 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 |
For candidates aspiring to secure an invitation under future draws, maintaining a competitive CRS score remains crucial. Additional points can be gained through language proficiency, Canadian education, and provincial nominations.
Do you need help with your express entry or provincial nomination profile, study permit application, work permit application,? Are you overwhelmed with the process and need to speak to a professional immigration consultant? Schedule a consultation session or send an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com to get started today.