The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw was conducted on May 13, 2025, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Here are the key details:
– Number of Invitations: 500 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency through the CEC program.
– Minimum CRS Score: Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547 to be eligible for the draw.
– Tie-Breaking Rule: The tie-breaking rule was May 21, 2024, at 17:26:27 UTC, meaning candidates who had created their Express Entry profiles before this time were considered for the draw ¹.
This CEC draw marks the first one in over three months, following a draw on February 5, 2025. According to predictions, the next draw might be a French category-based draw, possibly on Friday. Today’s Express Entry draw is the fourth of the month and follows two category-based selections (under the healthcare and education categories) and a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates within the Express Entry pool.
Thus far, IRCC has issued 34,440 ITAs through the Express Entry system in 2025
