Canada is again inviting candidates to apply for permanent residency from the earlier Canadian Experience Class (CEC) after more than three months—a welcome to those wishing to stay in the country on a long-term basis.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent out 500 invitations to apply for ITAs through the Express Entry System. Candidates who were eligible for the qualification needed to have attained a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547 and created their Express Entry profile before 5:26 p.m. UTC on May 21, 2024.
An Overlook at Express Entry 2025
So far, in 2025, IRCC has issued 34,440 invitations across various categories. This draw is the fourth this month, following specific category draws for education and healthcare workers and a Provincial Nominee (PNP) draw.
Most PNP candidates have received the majority of invitations this year. However, there is still space for CEC applicants, French-speaking candidates, and people under the Express Entry System who are in other priority areas.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
