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IRCC Resumes Canadian Experience Class Draw After Over Three-Month Pause
IRCC Resumes Canadian Experience Class Draw After Over Three-Month Pause
On May 13, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw in over three months, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This marked the first CEC-specific draw since February 5, 2025, when 4,000 ITAs were issued.
Key Details of the May 13, 2025 CEC Draw:
Number of ITAs Issued:500
Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score:547
Tie-Breaking Rule: Profiles submitted before May 21, 2024,at 17:26:27 UTC . The higher CRS cut-off score of 547, compared to previous CEC draws, reflects the limited number of invitations issued and the prolonged pause in CEC-specific draws. This draw was the fourth Express Entry round in May 2025, following selections for healthcare, education, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) categories.
As of mid-May 2025, IRCC has issued 9,750 ITAs to CEC candidates, which is significantly lower than the 21,800 invitations extended during the July–October 2024 period. This slower pace suggests that IRCC may need to increase the frequency or size of CEC draws to meet its 2025 target of admitting approximately 83,000 in-Canada applicants through streams like the CEC.
The resumption of CEC draws coincides with the appointment of Lena Metlege Diab as Canada's new Immigration Minister on May 13, 2025. Her leadership may influence future immigration policies and the frequency of category-based draws.
For candidates in the Express Entry pool, especially those with Canadian work experience, this draw indicates a renewed focus on the CEC pathway. However, the high CRS cut-off underscores the competitive nature of the selection process.
