IRCC Invites Canadian Experience Class Candidates in New Express Entry Draw

This draw, which took place on August 7, 2025, had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534. Candidates also needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 6:22 a.m. UTC on August 3, 2025, to be considered.

What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?

The CEC is one of three federal immigration programs managed under the Express Entry system. It's designed for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents. To be eligible, candidates need to have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the three years before they apply.

Overview of the Latest Express Entry Draw:

• EE Draw number: 359
• Date: Aug 7, 2025
• Number of invitations: 1,000
• Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Cut-off score: 534

Express Entry Draw Result – 7 August 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Aug 7, 2025	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	1,000	534	August 03, 2025 at 06:22:02 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)?

The CRS is a points-based system used by IRCC to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool. It assesses factors like age, education, language proficiency, and work experience. Candidates with higher CRS scores are more likely to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Express Entry Draws for 2025: A Look at the Numbers

So far in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a total of 50,628 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The year's strategy has shown a strong focus on provincial nominee candidates.

The majority of invitations have been extended to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, who receive an additional 600 points on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. A breakdown of the draw categories for the year thus far follows:

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	14
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	8
French-language proficiency	3
Healthcare and social services	3
Education	1

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

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