IRCC Releases CEC-Specific Draw in Latest Express Entry Round

Shiwangi Srivastava
[Published 13 Nov, 2025 | 05:24 AM]
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The Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is the most accurate pathway for skilled workers with Canadian work experience. This latest Express Entry draw is only for those candidates who want to apply for Canada PR.

However, this Canadian Experience Class draw is a very popular program for former international students and temporary foreign workers. The latest Express Entry draw offers them a clear and rewarding route to transition from temporary to permanent residency in Canada.

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Result of CEC-Specific Express Entry Draw

IRCC released its latest Express Entry draw on November 12, 2025, inviting 1,000 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 533 through the Canadian Experience Class.

• Draw date: November 12, 2025
• Type of round: Canadian Experience Class
• Number of invitations: 1000
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 533
• Tie-breaking rule: October 17, 2025, at 03:39:05 UTC

CEC-Specific Draw Summary From The Express Entry

In this section, we will provide you with the information about how many CEC-specific draws were released throughout the year. This information will help you through the easy process of immigrating to Canada.

From January to November, Express Entry issued 23,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) exclusively for the Canadian Experience Class category.

How Can Candidates Apply to This Express Entry Draw?

If you are a candidate who wants to apply through this CEC-specific draw, then you must create an online profile on the IRCC portal. After making the profile, the applicant must provide some important details, such as education, work experience, language test results, and other relevant eligibility information.

Once you have submitted your profile, it will be added to the Express Entry pool, where candidates are ranked based on their CRS score. The higher the CRS score, the higher the chance of getting the invitation to apply in the upcoming draw.

However, for those applying for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), having approximately one year of experience in the relevant field in Canada is required. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French. This will help to showcase that you are also eligible to live outside the province of Quebec.

After receiving an ITA, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence (PR) application, along with all supporting documents, including work references, educational credentials, and police clearance certificates.

Source: canada.ca