In a big change for Canadian immigration and the Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held the biggest Express Entry draw of 2025 for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence on 10 December 2025, this being the largest CEC only selection round of the year. The draw focused on skilled workers who had already gained work experience in Canada and it was a strong indicator of the demand for international skilled workers as the year draws to a close.
Express Entry Draw Highlights
● Draw Date – 10 December 2025
● Program – Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
● Number of Invitations – 6,000
● CRS Score – 520
– The current CEC draw of 6,000 invitations is the biggest Canadian Experience Class-specific draw in 2025 and reflects IRCC’s constant preference for the skilled labor already present in Canada.
– Applicants for the CEC route are generally those with non-trivial work experience in Canada, which means they are more likely to get adjusted quickly to the Canadian labor market.
All the Latest CEC Draws 2025
| Date | Invitations | CRS Score Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 |
| November 26, 2025 | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 12, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 28, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
What This Means for CEC Candidates
● The draw with a 520 CRS cut-off score was quite competitive in comparison to the previous CEC rounds in 2025, including earlier smaller selections in the same year.
● The candidates who got ITAs can submit a complete application for permanent residency with all necessary documents and supporting evidence within the standard 60-day deadline that applies to them.
● This huge CEC draw also helps Canada outstrip the large Express Entry invitation totals for the year, thereby solidifying the skilled workers’ prospects of long-term settlement in the country.
Recap of Express Entry Draws
| Date | Number of Invitations | CRS Score | Draw Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2025 | 6,000 | 520 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
| 08 December 2025 | 1,123 | 729 | Provincial Nominee Program |
| 28 November 2025 | 6,000 | 408 | French Language Proficiency |
| 26 November 2025 | 1,000 | 531 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 25 November 2025 | 777 | 699 | Provincial Nominee Program |
| 14 November 2025 | 3,500 | 462 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations |
| 12 November 2025 | 1,000 | 533 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 10 November 2025 | 714 | 738 | Provincial Nominee Program |
Importance of This Draw
The current record CEC draw strengthens the IRCC’s intention of keeping skilled workers that are already responsible for the growth of Canada’s economy. It is a great way to support the healthcare, tech, trades and essential services sectors that already experience shortages of labor and to keep their outputs going on without interruptions.