Canada Invites 1,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw held on 28th October

This marks the 11th CEC draw of 2025 and signals IRCC's sustained reliance on the program, which targets individuals who have already gained valuable work experience within the country.

The Numbers Breakdown

• Invitations Issued: 1,000
• Minimum CRS Score: 533
• Tie-breaking Rule: Candidates had to create their profile before 4:16 a.m. UTC on March 21, 2025.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 533 represents a slight, one-point dip from the 534 scores seen in the immediately preceding CEC draws. This consistency suggests that IRCC is comfortable with the current band of high-scoring, in-Canada candidates.

Express Entry Draw Result – 28 October 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
Oct 28, 2025	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	1,000	533	March 21, 2025 at 04:16:27 UTC

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

A Busy Month for Express Entry

This draw is particularly noteworthy as it is the second CEC draw held in October, breaking a pattern of one CEC draw per month that had been in place since August. It’s also the sixth Express Entry draw overall this month, following a diverse range of categories, including:

• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on October 27 and October 14.
• Healthcare and social services on October 15.

So far in 2025, IRCC has now issued a commanding 75,485 ITAs, demonstrating its commitment to meeting ambitious immigration targets.

CEC's Critical Role in 2025 Immigration

While PNP draws dominate the year's total with 20 invitations, the CEC stream remains the second most-used category, with 11 draws. The focus remains heavily skewed towards targeted draws:

 Last 5 Express Entry Draws

The consistent, high-volume nature of the CEC draw series underscores its vital role in selecting individuals already integrated into the Canadian economy and society, providing a reliable pool of permanent residents.

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- Rajneesh Kumar