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Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 1,000 CEC Candidates

On August 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw, inviting 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 534, slightly higher than the previous CEC draw, reflecting the competitive nature of recent rounds.

This draw demonstrates Canada’s ongoing commitment to transitioning temporary foreign workers and international graduates into permanent residents, ensuring that skilled individuals already integrated into Canadian society can continue contributing to the country’s economy and communities.

Key Details of the Draw

  • Date of Draw: August 7, 2025
  • Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000
  • Minimum CRS Score: 534
  • Tie-Breaking Rule: August 03, 2025, at 06:22:02 UTC

While the number of invitations this time was lower, the higher CRS threshold highlights the importance of strong candidate profiles in today’s competitive Express Entry pool.

Understanding the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three core programs managed through Express Entry, alongside the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

CEC supports:

  • Temporary foreign workers who have gained Canadian skilled work experience.
  • International graduates who have obtained post-graduation work experience in Canada.

Candidates are ranked using the CRS, which awards points based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Those with the highest scores receive an ITA during Express Entry draws.

CEC is particularly popular because it provides a streamlined pathway for individuals already settled in Canada. Having Canadian work experience improves employability, increases CRS scores, and signals strong adaptability to life in Canada.

With only 1,000 ITAs issued and a high CRS cut-off of 534, candidates must ensure their profiles are as firm as possible.

The Canadian Experience Class remains one of the most reliable pathways for skilled workers and graduates with Canadian experience. However, as IRCC balances economic needs, category-based selection, and overall immigration targets, applicants will need to stay informed and strategic in building their Express Entry profiles.

For those currently in Canada and gaining skilled work experience, the CEC continues to offer a clear pathway to permanent residency—albeit within a highly competitive environment that rewards preparation, adaptability, and persistence.

If you are looking to study, work, visit or migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services at +1 778 239 7861 or +1 647 453 7660 with RCIC # R413239, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company, to get the best help you need.

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