???????? Canada Prioritizes Canadian Experience Class in Latest Express Entry Draw held on July 8, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its latest Express Entry draw, focusing exclusively on candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. In this round, a total of 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued marking the 355th draw in the history of the Express Entry system and the second draw this week.
Key Highlights of the Draw:
Draw Number: 355
Date: July 8, 2025
Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Number of ITAs Issued: 3,000
Minimum CRS Score Required: 518
Tie-breaking Rule: October 2, 2024 at 1:48:36 UTC
CRS Cut-Off Drops Slightly
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for this draw was 518, showing a slight decrease from recent CEC draws. This reduction provides new hope to candidates already working in Canada who are seeking a pathway to permanent residency.
Why This Matters?
This is the seventh CEC-specific draw in 2025, reinforcing IRCC’s strategic focus on retaining skilled workers who already possess Canadian work experience a key factor in successful integration into the Canadian labor market and society.
CEC draws benefit individuals who:
Are currently employed or have work experience in Canada?
May not meet eligibility for other economic programs.
Want a faster, more direct path to PR through their local experience
Are You Eligible?
If you’ve gained skilled work experience in Canada and want to settle permanently, now is the perfect time to act. IRCC's continued focus on CEC candidates shows that experience within Canada is a strong advantage.
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