Canada Holds the Second Express Entry Draw of the Week
Canada Express Entry June 26 draw 3,000 CEC Candidates Invited
In a major development for skilled workers already living in Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in its latest Express Entry draw.
This is the second draw this week and the sixth Express Entry draw held in June 2025.
Details of the June 26 Express Entry Draw
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 3,000
- Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score Required: 521
- Profile Submission Deadline: Candidates need to have submitted their Express Entry profile before 3:56 p.m. (UTC) on November 21, 2024
Express Entry Draw Summary – 2025 (So Far)
| Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-Off |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and Social Services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| 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 |
Express Entry Draw Trends in 2025
So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 41,845 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system.
Breakdown by draw category:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 11 draws
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 6 draws
- French Language Proficiency: 3 draws
- Healthcare and Social Services: 2 draws
- Education: 1 draw
Is There a Shift in IRCC’s Strategy?
Until recently, the focus of the Canada Express Entry June 26 draw was mainly on PNP candidates. Between February and early June, there were no CEC draws at all.
Now, with two large CEC draws back-to-back (June 12 and June 26), IRCC may be signaling a return to regular invitations for skilled workers who already have Canadian work experience. These candidates are typically easier to integrate into the job market.
However, while this may seem like a positive shift for CEC hopefuls, it is still too early to confirm if IRCC will consistently hold more CEC-focused draws in the coming months.
Who Benefits from CEC Draws?
CEC draws are specifically for candidates who:
- Have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada
- Meet language requirements
- Plan to live outside of Quebec (Quebec has its own immigration system)
These draws offer a valuable pathway for international students and temporary foreign workers who have already built their lives in Canada.
Stay tuned for future draw announcements to see how Canada continues to shape its immigration goals in 2025.
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