Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw (#351) on June 12, 2025, targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class. A total of 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 529. To qualify, candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before the tie-breaking date of September 28, 2024, at 18:06:46 UTC.
Express Entry Latest Draw: Result
✔️ Invitation Round: #351
✔️ Date of Round: June 12, 2025
✔️ Type of Draw: Canadian Experience Class
✔️ Number of ITAs Issued: 3,000
✔️ CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 529
✔️ Tie-Breaking Rule: September 28, 2024 at 18:06:46 UTC
First Major CEC Draw Under New Immigration Minister
This marks the fourth Express Entry draw of June 2025 and signals a return to high-volume CEC-specific selections, a pattern last seen in early 2024. It also represents the first CEC-focused draw under Canada’s new Immigration Minister, indicating a continued emphasis on fast-tracking permanent residency for skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
Express Entry Trends So Far in 2025
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 38,342 ITAs through the Express Entry system across multiple draw categories, including Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), French-language proficiency, healthcare occupations, and education. With this latest round, Canadian Experience Class draws now account for five of this year’s invitations, reflecting a balanced approach to immigration that favors both local experience and labor market needs.
Why CEC Candidates Have an Advantage
CEC candidates benefit from faster processing times, often under 6 months, and do not need to show settlement funds, unlike other Express Entry streams. Their Canadian work history, educational background, and existing networks give them a competitive edge, both in terms of CRS scores and integration into the labour market.
Recent Express Entry Draw Activity
The June 12 draw follows smaller PNP and category-based draws earlier this month, including:
June 10: 125 ITAs (PNP) with a CRS cut-off of 784
June 4: 500 ITAs (Healthcare occupations) with a CRS of 504
June 2: 277 ITAs (PNP) with a CRS of 726
What to Expect Next in Express Entry
Express Entry continues to be Canada’s fastest and most efficient immigration pathway, particularly for Indians and other skilled professionals. As IRCC advances its Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027, more frequent CEC and category-based draws are expected to support Canada’s economic and demographic goals.
The next Express Entry draw prediction falls around June 17, 2025, as IR
CC maintains a biweekly invitation rhythm. Candidates are advised to keep their profiles updated and monitor CRS trends to improve their chances of receiving an ITA.
