Latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Draw: Who Received Invitations?

If you're aiming for Canadian Permanent Residency through the Express Entry (EE) system, your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is crucial. It determines whether you'll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are entered into the Express Entry pool, where they are ranked based on their CRS scores. The Canadian government periodically selects the highest-ranking candidates from this pool and issues ITAs for permanent residency.

Recent CEC Draw Results

In the most recent draw, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selected 3,300 candidates who were eligible under the CEC program. These candidates had a CRS score of 507 or higher, marking the lowest cut-off score in this category so far this year.

Example Profiles of Selected Candidates

Here are some example profiles of candidates who would have been selected in this latest CEC draw:

Example 1: Sehan from Sri Lanka

• Age: 26
• Profession: Chemical Engineer
• Education: Three-year bachelor’s degree in engineering, followed by a diploma course in Canada
• Work Experience: 2.5 years as a Process Engineer in Canada
• Language Skills: Advanced English (CLB10+ in all categories)
• CRS Score: 507

Sehan’s profile earned him 507 points, which matched the latest cut-off score, making it likely he received an ITA.

Example 2: Helena from England

• Age: 29
• Profession: Marketing Professional
• Education: Master’s degree in Marketing from Canada
• Work Experience: Two years in England and one year in Canada
• Language Skills: Advanced English (CLB10+ in all categories)
• CRS Score: 539

With a CRS score of 539, Helena’s profile was well above the cut-off, securing her an ITA.

Example 3: Samia from Egypt

• Age: 31
• Profession: Architect
• Education: Two degrees (not from Canada)
• Work Experience: One year in Canada, one year in Egypt
• Language Skills: Good English (CLB9 in all categories)
• Additional Factors: Valid Canadian job offer
• CRS Score: 529

Samia’s score of 529 also placed her above the cut-off, making her likely to receive an ITA.

Example 4: Sami from Algeria

• Age: 33
• Profession: Electrician
• Education: Three-year post-secondary credential from Canada
• Work Experience: One year in Canada
• Language Skills: Good English (CLB9) and high intermediate French (CLB8)
• CRS Score: 572

With a score of 572, Sami’s profile was well above the cut-off, ensuring he received an ITA.

Where Do You Rank in the Express Entry Pool?

As of August 27, there are 205,137 candidates in the Express Entry pool. Most candidates fall within the 450-500 points range, with 61,133 candidates in that bracket. With current CEC draw cut-offs above 500, improving your language skills, securing a job offer, or exploring Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) options can boost your CRS score and improve your chances of receiving an ITA.