IRCC Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates with Lowest CRS since September, 2024

On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) led an Express Entry Program draw, marking a significant step toward inviting applicants under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score among the CEC applicants was also realized in this round, with 518.

This is also a significant decrease compared to earlier CEC specifics in 2025. The June 12 drawing required a CRS score of 529 points, whereas the June 26 final CEC drawing required a score of 521. The tie-breaking procedure of the latest draw was used on profiles filed before October 2, 2024, 1:48:36 a.m. UTC, so entries with the required minimum score were required to be filed earlier than this deadline.

Highlights of the Most Recent Express Entry Draw

IRCC provided a viable chance to thousands of CEC applicants who scored in the low 500s in this Express Entry Draw, especially to those who were below the Draw cut-offs before. The draw is back to more attainable thresholds, bringing new hope to international graduates, skilled temporary workers, as well as individuals already living in Canada.

• Program: Canadian Experience Class
• Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 3,000
• Minimum CRS Score: 518
• Draw Date: July 8, 2025
• Tie-Breaking Date and Time: October 2, 2024, at 1:48:36 UTC
• 2025 Total Express Entry ITAs so far: 45,201

CEC Candidates get Lower CRS Cut-Off

The draw is a significant turning point for applicants in the Canadian Experience Class because the CRS cut-off, at 518, is the lowest in more than a year. The progressive decline in cut-off scores implies that IRCC possibly intends to align its selection rates to alleviate Canada's permanent labour shortages and promote the retention of skilled foreign workers and international graduates.

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Express Entry trend draw 2025

IRCC has conducted 25 draws in the Express Entry so far, and these draws have fallen under several categories within the Express Entry system in the year 2025. This is the breakdown of the present:

The Express Entry Program has been trending in clear paths this year: they have been alternating draws to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the CEC every 2 weeks or so. This approach is balanced with the regional labour market and addresses needs using PNP and encourages permanent residency for people having Canadian work experience under CEC.

Key Numbers of Draw 2025 Express Entry

45,201 invites will be added in 2025 for the draw on July 8. IRCC still issues ITAs under numerous streams of Express Entry, consisting of CEC, PNP, Federal Skilled Worker Program, healthcare occupations, and France language proficiency. The use of category-based selection this year highlights the IRCC's expertise in key occupations that the Canadian economy needs.

What This Implies for Express Entry Applicants

The falling CRS threshold is good news to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class and those striving to reach a high CRS score. Candidates should make sure that their profiles are updated and explore methods of boosting their points, such as a higher language test score, more job experience, or a provincial nomination, considering the growing importance of work experience in Canada.

Conclusion

The recent Express Entry selection indicates the IRCC's value in admitting skilled laborers who have experience in Canada. With immigration policies constantly changing in 2025, this growth is a positive indication that thousands of candidates will be able to gain Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry system.

Learn how IRCC is changing the Express Entry Program to work towards achieving both economic and social aspirations, and plan your immigration today.

Source: canada.ca

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