The Canadian High Commission, IRCC (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada), has invited applicants to apply for permanent residency through the most opted immigration program Express Entry System. 

Canada has invited 1,350 CEC applicants through this CEC draw, who must hold a minimum CRS (Comprehensive Ranking Score) of 542. The main reason behind publishing these draws is to invite the most suitable candidate from the express entry pool who can contribute to Canada’s economic development. 

If you are planning, this article will provide complete details about the recent Express Entry Draw. But, before proceeding, let us give you an overview of the Express Entry System. 

Express Entry System - An Overview 

The Express Entry Program System was established in 2015 to manage applications for three federal immigration programs, mentioned below: 

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): for applicants with work experience in Canada.
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): for foreign skilled professionals with foreign work experience.
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): for skilled trades professionals.

Other nominees under the enhanced PNP streams are also administrated under the Express Entry stream.

What is a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score? 

The CRS system is a points-based system that ranks the candidates in the pool of Express Entry. It awards points for age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Candidates with the highest scores are allocated an ITA through regular draws.

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw for 2025 

On January 8, 2025, a CEC-based draw was issued. Through this draw, IRCC has issued a total of 1,350 to candidates who scored at least 542 CRS scores. The complete details of the draws are mentioned below: 

• Release Date: 08 January 2025 
• Draw Type: CEC (Canadian Experience Class) 
• ITA(Invitation to Apply) Issued: 1,350 
• Minimum CRS Score: 542 CRS Score. 

Summary of Recent Canada Express Entry Draw Cut-off List 

The IRCC has released 2 draws till now for 2025. The information on these two draws is mentioned below.

1. First Draw 

The first draw was released on January 7, 2025. It was a PNP draw, which is a program-specific draw; through this draw, IRCC has invited 471 candidates having at least 793 CRS(Comprehensive Ranking Score). 

2. Second Draw 

The second draw was published on January 8, 2025, it was a CEC-based draw, through this draw, IRCC invited 1,350 candidates having at least 542 CRS Scores. 

Implications to Future Immigrants

The results of the past draw indicate Canada's interest in candidates with Canadian work experience and candidates nominated by the provinces. This means that to increase their chance of receiving ITA, applicants should consider the experience in Canada or a provincial nomination or upgrading their qualifications in the needed occupations to upgrade their CRS.

Conclusion 

This is the first CEC draw of 2025, reflecting the government's commitment to bringing skilled immigrants into the country who can contribute to the economy and society. Prospective applicants will better position themselves for success in Canada's immigration process if they understand the Express Entry system, CRS, and current trends. 

For more details about the Canada Express Entry Draw for 2025, contact Province Immigration via +91 98961 96762 or info@provinceimmigration.com.