Express Entry Draw: Canada Sends Second PR Invite To Skilled Workers This Week

Canada’s immigration department has invited 3,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This is the second Express Entry draw of the week, showing increased activity in this category.

Cut-off Score and Date Details
To receive an invitation, candidates needed at least 521 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). They also had to create their Express Entry profile before 3:56 p.m. UTC on November 21, 2024.

CEC Draws Return in Full Swing
This draw marks a notable return to regular selections for CEC applicants. It is the sixth Express Entry draw in June alone and the second focused on Canadian Experience Class candidates this month. The previous CEC draw took place on June 12, inviting the same number of candidates with a slightly higher CRS cut-off of 529.

Express Entry Trends in 2025 So Far
Canada has issued a total of 41,845 invitations in 2025 through the Express Entry system. Here’s a quick breakdown of draws held so far:

• CEC Draws: 6
  
• PNP Draws: 11
  
• French Proficiency Draws: 3
  
• Healthcare/Social Services Draws: 2
  
• Education Draws: 1
  

June Draw Highlights
This month alone has seen an increase in draw frequency. Below are key draw dates in June:

• June 26: CEC – 3,000 ITAs, CRS 521
  
• June 23: PNP – 503 ITAs, CRS 742
  
• June 12: CEC – 3,000 ITAs, CRS 529
  
• June 10: PNP – 125 ITAs, CRS 784
  
• June 4: Healthcare – 500 ITAs, CRS 504
  
• June 2: PNP – 277 ITAs, CRS 726
  

This month’s draw volume and lowered CRS scores suggest a broader shift in focus.

Possible Shift in IRCC’s Focus
Between February and early June, most draws were aimed at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. These included smaller draw sizes and fewer invitations for CEC candidates. But now, with two large CEC draws in a row, the trend might be changing.

This marks the first back-to-back CEC selection since February, possibly pointing to more consistent draws for workers already living in Canada. Still, it is too soon to confirm if this pattern will continue.

Candidates Encouraged to Stay Prepared
Anyone hoping for Canadian permanent residency should stay updated. Draw trends may shift quickly, and being ready with a complete profile can make a big difference.