In 2025, the third draw from the Express Entry Pool saw IRCC issue a large number of additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the Express Entry Pool. In this case, IRCC targeted individuals within the Canadian Experience Class. This reveals a steady commitment from the government to bring in more skilled workers who have already proven themselves within the Canadian labor market. A total of 4,000 Invitations to apply were distributed during this draw, allowing qualified candidates to progress on their immigration pathway.
To be eligible for an invitation, candidates had to have a minimal Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) rating of 527. The variables that variety up and down in the scoring device are factors like age, education, and language talents. Another requirement is for applicants to publish Express Entry profiles earlier than a decent cut-off date: 23 July 2024 at 19:06:43 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) draw follows some earlier draws, including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held on January 7 and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on January 8. IRCC’s commitment to these projects continues to the future as outlined in the “In-Canada Focus” allocation in the 2025-2027 Immigration Plan. As part of this allocation, the department has set a target of 82,890 new immigrants in Canada by 2025.
2025 Express Entry Draw Summary
On January 23, IRCC issued 4,000 ITA CECs to candidates with a minimum score of 527. This was followed by an earlier draw on January 8 that invited 1,350 CEC candidates with a cutoff score of 542. On January 7, 471 invitations were issued to candidates who scored a CRS of at least 793. These statistics illustrate the variety of opportunities that will be available to potential immigrants through various express entry streams.
