Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of invitations under the Express Entry system, targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
In the August 7, 2025 draw, 1,000 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs). To qualify, candidates required:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534, and
- An Express Entry profile created before 6:22 a.m. UTC on August 3, 2025.
Express Entry Draws in 2025 – At a Glance
|
Date |
Draw Type |
ITAs Issued |
CRS Cut-off |
|
Aug 7 |
Canadian Experience Class |
1,000 |
534 |
|
Aug 6 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
225 |
739 |
|
Jul 22 |
Healthcare & Social Services |
4,000 |
475 |
|
Jul 21 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
202 |
788 |
|
Jul 8 |
Canadian Experience Class |
3,000 |
518 |
|
Jul 7 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
356 |
750 |
|
Jun 26 |
Canadian Experience Class |
3,000 |
521 |
|
Jun 23 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
503 |
742 |
|
Jun 12 |
Canadian Experience Class |
3,000 |
529 |
|
Jun 10 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
125 |
784 |
|
Jun 4 |
Healthcare & Social Services |
500 |
504 |
|
Jun 2 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
277 |
726 |
|
May 13 |
Canadian Experience Class |
500 |
547 |
|
May 12 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
511 |
706 |
|
May 2 |
Healthcare & Social Services |
500 |
510 |
|
May 1 |
Education |
1,000 |
479 |
|
Apr 28 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
421 |
727 |
|
Apr 14 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
825 |
764 |
|
Mar 21 |
French Language Proficiency |
7,500 |
379 |
|
Mar 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
536 |
736 |
|
Mar 6 |
French Language Proficiency |
4,500 |
410 |
|
Mar 3 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
725 |
667 |
|
Feb 19 |
French Language Proficiency |
6,500 |
428 |
|
Feb 17 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
646 |
750 |
|
Feb 5 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
521 |
|
Feb 4 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
455 |
802 |
|
Jan 23 |
Canadian Experience Class |
4,000 |
527 |
|
Jan 8 |
Canadian Experience Class |
1,350 |
542 |
|
Jan 7 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
471 |
793 |
2025 Express Entry Highlights
This marks the second Express Entry draw in August, following:
- July 22 – Healthcare & Social Services category
- July 21 – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw
- July 8 – Canadian Experience Class draw
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 50,628 ITAs through Express Entry. The majority have been for PNP candidates, with the rest targeting CEC applicants, French-language proficient candidates, and those in priority occupation categories.
Draw Count by Category in 2025
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 14 draws
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 8 draws
- French-language proficiency: 3 draws
- Healthcare & Social Services: 3 draws
- Education: 1 draw
