The Express Entry draw of February 2025 for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) has issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This noteworthy event represents a crucial opportunity for temporary residents in Canada who aspire to secure permanent residency.
The draw targeted candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521 or above, establishing the lowest threshold for this year under the CEC category.
This draw is the second occurrence within the week, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 4, which extended invitations to a total of 455 candidates through enhanced PNP programs.
In January, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a cumulative total of 5,821 ITAs to individuals within the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and enhanced PNP programs.
Details of the Express Entry Draw
Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Number of invitations issued: 4,000
CRS Score: 521
Over the past year, the IRCC has maintained a steady approach of inviting candidates through the Express Entry system from the following programs and categories:
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Enhanced Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) aligned with Express Entry
The category for French-language proficiency
According to the most recent Immigration Levels Plan, the department allocated the majority of its landings through the Express Entry system to individuals already residing in Canada, as well as to those who have professional or language skills that align with the labor market and demographic objectives of the nation.
Express Entry is a digital platform utilized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to oversee applications for permanent residency within Canada’s economic immigration programs. This system functions through a points-based mechanism referred to as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which evaluates candidates according to several human capital criteria, such as age, educational background, professional experience, and language skills.
Enhanced or Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams enable newcomers to obtain a provincial nomination while simultaneously participating in the Express Entry candidate pool. This process can occur in two ways: a candidate may first secure a provincial nomination via an Express Entry-aligned stream and subsequently enter the Express Entry pool, or a candidate may initially enter the pool and then apply for, or be considered for, a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP stream.
