IRCC Holds Second Canadian Experience Class Draw in Two Weeks — 1,000 ITAs Issued
Canada’s federal immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted another large-scale draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the express-entry system. The latest draw issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533. Profile eligibility was limited to candidates who had created their express-entry profile before 3:39 a.m. UTC on October 17 2025.
This draw marks the second CEC selection round in just over two weeks, signalling that IRCC is accelerating its invite schedule for candidates with Canadian work experience.
Draw Details & Context
- Round date: November 12 2025
- Stream: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Invitations issued: 1,000
- Minimum CRS score: 533
- Profile creation eligibility: Before October 17, 2025, 3:39 a.m. UTC
- Recent related draws:
- October 28 (CEC) — 1,000 ITAs, CRS 533
- October 29 (French-language proficiency draw) — 6,000 ITAs, CRS 416
- November 10 (PNP draw) — 714 ITAs, CRS 738
According to IRCC records, the cumulative ITAs issued in 2025 have reached 82,223 as of this round.
Why This Matters
- Frequent CEC draws: Holding two CEC draws within a fortnight departs from the pattern of approximately one CEC draw per month seen earlier in 2025.
- Stable CRS threshold: The CRS requirement of 533 mirrors recent CEC draw levels, providing predictability for candidates with Canadian experience.
- Clear path for in-Canada candidates: The CEC stream remains a prime pathway for temporary residents already working in Canada — one of IRCC’s stated priorities for economic immigration.
- Strategic balance: With IRCC keeping Express Entry allocations high despite broader policy shifts, this draw underscores federal commitment to high-skilled labour retention and retention of in-Canada talent.
Implications for Applicants
- Canadian-work-experience advantage: If you have eligible Canadian work experience, this round reinforces that CEC remains a viable path to PR.
- Profile management is crucial: Make sure your Express Entry profile is active, updated, and all supporting documentation (language test results, work history) is valid.
- CRS planning: While 533 is the current threshold, competitiveness remains significant — consider improving language scores, adding work experience or securing provincial nomination.
- Watch for announcements: Given the accelerated draw frequency, stay alert for next CEC or category-based draws from IRCC.
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