Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence in the latest Express Entry draw, held on September 3, 2025.
Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 534 and must have created their Express Entry profile before August 14, 2025.
This was the second draw of September, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2. In total, IRCC has issued 57,069 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) so far this year.
Express Entry draws in 2025 have focused mainly on PNP candidates, with additional invitations going to CEC applicants, French-speaking candidates, and those in priority occupations such as healthcare, social services, and education.
Summary of 2025 Draws (to date):
- PNP: 16 draws
- CEC: 9 draws
- French-language proficiency: 4 draws
- Healthcare and social services: 4 draws
- Education: 1 draw
