Exciting updates for those eyeing a new beginning in Canada! Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system, specifically for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

If you’re hoping to be among those invited, make sure your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is at least 534, and that you created your Express Entry candidate profile before 8:28 a.m. UTC on August 14, 2025!

Curious about past draws? Check out a quick summary below:

• October 6: French language proficiency - 4,500 ITAs, CRS cut-off 432
• October 1: CEC - 1,000 ITAs, CRS cut-off 534
• September 29: Provincial Nominee Program - 291 ITAs, CRS cut-off 855

So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a whopping 57,069 ITAs through Express Entry! Remember, the focus this year has been on PNP draws, with plenty of opportunities still available for CEC candidates. Stay tuned for future updates, and best of luck on your immigration journey!