Express Entry Update: Canadian Experience Class Candidates Receive ITAs in Latest Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates through the Express Entry system. In the most recent draw, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Cut-off Score and Eligibility

To qualify for this draw:

• Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534
• Their Express Entry profile must have been created before August 14, 2025, at 8:28 a.m. UTC

This was the second Express Entry draw in September, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2.

Express Entry Draws in 2025

Here’s a summary of the Express Entry draws so far this year:

Key Insights for 2025

• Total ITAs issued so far in 2025: 57,069
• Draw focus: Most ITAs have been issued through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, while others were dedicated to:
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• French-language proficiency
• Priority occupation categories such as Healthcare, Social Services, and Education
  
  

What This Means for Candidates

The latest draw highlights IRCC’s continued focus on candidates with Canadian work experience. With CRS cut-offs for CEC draws ranging between 518 and 547 earlier this year, this most recent cut-off of 534 shows ongoing competitiveness in the pool.

If you are preparing your Express Entry profile, now is a good time to assess your score, explore ways to improve it, and consider whether a PNP nomination or category-based selection may help you increase your chances.