New Express Entry Draw: What You Need to Know!

Exciting news for aspiring immigrants! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just issued 1,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITA) in the latest Express Entry draw, specifically for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. If you’re aiming for a fresh start in Canada, this might be your moment!

To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534 and had to create their Express Entry profile before 8:28 a.m. UTC on August 14, 2025. If you think your profile might be competitive, now's the time to check it!

This year, 2025, has seen a total of 57,069 ITAs issued through the Express Entry system. Most draws have concentrated on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), but there’s still a significant opportunity for CEC candidates as well.

Have a look at the summary of recent Express Entry draws to better understand how the selection process has been trending:

• October 14: PNP – 345 ITAs, cut-off score of 778
• October 6: French Language Proficiency – 4,500 ITAs, cut-off score of 432
• October 1: CEC – 1,000 ITAs, cut-off score of 534

Stay updated, stay hopeful! This could be your chance to make that Canadian dream a reality!