IRCC Issues 1,000 Invitations in Latest Canadian Experience Class Draw

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its 11th Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2025, issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled workers with Canadian work experience. The draw, held on October 28, 2025, maintained a competitive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533, one-point decrease from the previous CEC draw held on October 1.

The latest Express Entry round demonstrates IRCC’s sustained commitment to welcoming skilled professionals already contributing to Canada’s economy

CEC Draw Results: October 28, 2025

• Draw Type: CEC Draw
• Invitations to Apply (ITAs) Issued: 1,000
• CRS Score Cut-Off: 533
• Tie-breaking Date: March 21, 2025 at 04:16:27 UTC

As of October 26, 2025, the Express Entry pool comprises 248,253 candidates. Based on recent data, the Express Entry pool distribution looks like this:

Consistent Patterns in Recent Draws

This draw marks the fourth consecutive CEC invitation round to feature an ITA issuance of 1,000 candidates, signalling a stable, predictable approach to immigration processing. The CRS scores across these recent draws have remained consistently within the 533-534 range, offering some predictability for prospective applicants.

Since August 2025, IRCC has maintained a monthly cadence for CEC draws. The October 28 draw represents the first time since August that two CEC draws have occurred within a single calendar month—the previous draw took place on October 1, just 27 days earlier.​

Express Entry Activity in 2025

Canada’s immigration system has remained active throughout 2025, with significant draw activity across multiple categories. Today’s draw is the sixth Express Entry round conducted in October alone, underscoring IRCC’s efforts to process applications efficiently across various streams.​

To date, IRCC has issued 74,485 ITAs through Express Entry in 2025, representing substantial growth compared to the same period in 2024 when 98,903 ITAs were issued by year’s end. This year has seen 45 total rounds of invitations across all Express Entry categories.

Distribution Across Programs

Express Entry draws in 2025 have prioritized multiple immigration streams with distinct focuses:

The allocation of invitations reveals IRCC’s strategic priorities, with the majority of ITAs directed toward French-language proficiency candidates and CEC applicants. French-language proficiency draws have accounted for 30,000 invitations, while the CEC program has issued 22,850 ITAs to date.​

Overview of Recent Express Entry Results

About the Canadian Experience Class

The Canadian Experience Class remains one of Canada’s most accessible pathways to permanent residency for skilled temporary workers and international graduates. The program facilitates the transition from temporary status to permanent residency for individuals with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada, addressing both labour market needs and recognizing the contributions of workers already established in the country.​

With IRCC’s demonstrated commitment to conducting regular CEC draws throughout 2025, the program continues to offer viable opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to establish themselves permanently in Canada.

Processing Timeline

Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply in Express Entry draws have a 60-day window to submit their applications. IRCC typically processes applications within six months under its standard processing timeframe, allowing successful candidates to plan their transition to permanent residency accordingly.​

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