Express Entry Draw: IRCC Issues 4,000 Invitations to CEC Candidates
The Canadian immigration system has taken another step forward in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw. In this draw, they targeted the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Key Details of the Draw
ITAs: 4,000
Minimum CRS Score Required: 527
Profile Submission Cut Off: All applicants had to submit their Express Entry profiles before 7:06:43 am (UTC) on July 23, 2024.
It is the third Express Entry draw in the year after the PNP one on January 7 and the CEC on January 8.
IRCC’s plans for Immigration in 2025.
Under the “In-Canada Focus” approach of the 2025-2027 Canadian immigration system Levels Plan. Canada will concentrate on attracting skilled workers already residing within the country. Here’s a quick look at the numbers:
- 82,890 new immigrants are expected to land in Canada through the CEC by 2025.
- The number of admission allocations under Express Entry, CEC, Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) will rise. The number will be 124,590 for the year 2025 compared to 110,770 in the previous year, 2024.
- The opposite scenario will unfold in the pathway for immigration through the PNP since its allocation will be greatly reduced from 110,000 for the year 2024 to 55,000 in the year 2025.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
| January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
How to Boost Your CRS Score?
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is critical for getting an ITA through Express Entry. Here are some tips to improve your score:
Education: Earn higher qualifications to gain more points.
Language Skills: Improve your English and/or French proficiency. Bilingual candidates can earn extra points.
Work Experience: Accumulate more work experience in Canada or abroad.
Provincial Nomination: Securing a nomination from a province can add 600 points to your CRS score.
Trade Certification: If you’re in a skilled trade, getting certified in Canada can significantly boost your score.
Why Express Entry Matters
Even as Provincial Nominee Programs become increasingly important, Express Entry remains one of Canada’s most important pathways for skilled immigrants. In 2025, Express Entry programs expect to issue more ITAs to meet their higher immigration targets.
For skilled workers already in Canada or those moving, the Express Entry system remains an efficient way to realize permanent residency. Stay informed and enhance your CRS score to increase your chances of receiving that invitation, contact Asif Consulting.
Welcome to the good times of those looking to make a future for themselves in Canada! There are more and more opportunities unfolding, and right at the center of it is Express Entry!
