Canadian Experience Class Draw – July 8, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on July 8, 2025, inviting a total of 3,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Express Entry Draw Details:
Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Draw Date: July 8, 2025
Number of Invitations Issued: 3,000
Minimum CRS Score Required: 518
Rank to Receive Invitation: 3,000 or above
Tie-breaking Rule: October 2, 2024, at 01:48:36 UTC
Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518 or higher were issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs). If multiple candidates had the same score, IRCC used the tie-breaking rule, prioritizing those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 2, 2024, at 01:48:36 UTC.
What is the Canadian Experience Class?
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three key immigration streams under Canada’s Express Entry system. It targets skilled workers who have at least one year of Canadian work experience within the last three years and meet the required language proficiency levels.
This category is ideal for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who have gained professional experience in Canada and now want to apply for permanent residence.
What Does This Mean for Express Entry Candidates?
This latest draw shows that IRCC continues to prioritize candidates with Canadian work experience, and the cut-off CRS score of 518 indicates a competitive selection process. If your score is close to or above the current threshold, you could receive an ITA in upcoming draws.
If your CRS score is below 518, consider strategies to improve your score, such as:
Gaining additional Canadian work experience
Improving your language test scores (IELTS/CELPIP)
Completing further education in Canada
Obtaining a provincial nomination (PNP)
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