Last Updated On 28 October 2025, 1:18 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
Canada has just conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), issuing 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
This marks the latest step by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in recognizing skilled talent already working and contributing within Canada.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score dropped by just 1 point to 533 as compared to the previous CEC draw on October 1, 2025.
Key Details Of The Express Entry Draw Today
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of invitations issued: 1,000
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 533
- Tie-breaking rule: March 21, 2025 at 04:16:27 UTC
- Rank required to receive ITA: 1,000 or above
It seems like the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) is now kind of fixed at 1,000, as it has been constant in the last 4 CEC draws since August 2025.
Having said that, the cutoff score has also remained at 533-534 in these four draws.
Let’s hope to see another round of invitations tomorrow or on Thursday, most probably healthcare or another French proficiency draw.
The CEC category continues to be one of the most sought-after immigration pathways for skilled workers who have gained at least one year of full-time work experience in Canada.
This draw signals that IRCC remains focused on transitioning temporary workers to permanent residents, a key policy objective to address ongoing labour shortages across Canada.
Understanding the Tie-Breaking Rule
IRCC’s tie-breaking rule ensures fairness when multiple candidates share the same CRS score.
For this draw, only candidates who submitted their profiles before March 21, 2025 at 04:16:27 UTC were invited.
This means that even if two candidates had identical CRS scores of 533, only those who entered the pool earlier than this timestamp received an invitation.
CRS Score Distribution In The Pool As of October 28, 2025 After The Draw
CRS score rangeNumber of candidates501-60025,001451-50069,503491-50012,051481-49012,092471-48014,727461-47015,792451-46014,841401-45072,542441-45014,089431-44014,766421-43014,998411-42014,820401-41013,869351-40052,468301-35019,4100-3008,027Total246,951
Candidates who received an ITA on October 28, 2025, now have 60 days to submit their complete permanent residence application to IRCC.
Successful applicants will join Canada’s next cohort of permanent residents through one of the country’s most direct immigration streams.
For those who did not receive an invitation, maintaining an active Express Entry profile and improving CRS scores—through language retesting, gaining additional work experience, or securing a provincial nomination—remains essential.
With this CEC-specific draw issuing 1,000 invitations at a CRS cut-off of 533, IRCC has reaffirmed its commitment to helping skilled workers already in Canada transition to permanent status.
Observers expect additional draws this week as IRCC prepares to unveil the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, shaping the next chapter of Canada’s economic immigration priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the CRS cut-off for the latest CEC Express Entry draw?
The latest CEC Express Entry draw, held on October 28, 2025, had a CRS cut-off score of 533. Candidates with a score of 533 or higher received invitations to apply for permanent residence, provided they submitted their profiles before the tie-breaking date of March 21, 2025, at 04:16:27 UTC.
How many invitations were issued in the October 28, 2025, CEC draw?
IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under the Canadian Experience Class. This reflects the department’s continued focus on transitioning skilled workers already contributing to the Canadian economy.
Who qualifies for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
To qualify for the CEC, candidates must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the past three years, meet language requirements, and plan to live outside Quebec. The CEC is ideal for temporary workers or graduates already working in Canada.
What should candidates do if they were not invited in this draw?
Candidates who did not receive an invitation can improve their chances by enhancing their CRS score through higher language test results, gaining more work experience, completing additional education, or applying for a provincial nomination, which can add 600 points to their score.
Satinder brings expertise, knowledge, and experience related to internal work flows at IRCC. She worked at Canadian Consulate in Chandigarh before moving to Canada.
Her articles on “Chinook – An internal IRCC tool used to bulk process temporary applications” was one of the notable work on our news website
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