IRCC has released the year’s second Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. According to the “Round of Invitations” held on 23 January, 4,000 candidates from the Express Entry Pool have been invited to apply. They had to score at least 527 (CRS) to receive the “Invitation to Apply”. These candidates will now have 60 days to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
IRCC has announced plans to continue conducting draws for these candidates as outlined in the “In-Canada Focus” allocation of the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. Under this allocation, the immigration department will welcome 82,890 new immigrants to Canada in 2025.
Canadian Experience Class – Latest Draw
| Date and Time | January 23, 2025 |
| CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate | 527 |
| Number of Invitations Issued | 4,000 |
| Rank Needed | 4,000 or above |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | July 23, 2024, at 07:06:43 UTC |
| Additional Information | If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
Distribution of Express Entry Pool as of 23 January 2025
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 200 |
| 501-600 | 24,001 |
| 451-500 | 67,548 |
| 491-500 | 13,126 |
| 481-490 | 12,866 |
| 471-480 | 15,392 |
| 461-470 | 13,483 |
| 451-460 | 12,681 |
| 401-450 | 62,426 |
| 441-450 | 12,256 |
| 431-440 | 13,389 |
| 421-430 | 12,205 |
| 411-420 | 12,667 |
| 401-410 | 11,909 |
| 351-400 | 51,213 |
| 301-350 | 21,903 |
| 0-300 | 5,633 |
| Total | 232,924 |
What is the CEC Program?
Canada Experience Class PR program is one of the three famous programs of Express Entry. The CEC stream helps those who have Canadian work experience and want to settle permanently in Canada. Certain language abilities, educational requirements, and admissibility in Canada are the main factors that can help you get PR through this program.
Express Entry Round of Invitations in 2025
| Date of issue | Draw Category | Number of ITAs issued | Minimum CRS |
| 23 January | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| 08 January | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 07 January | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |