Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of October 2025

Oct 3, 2025 / 2 min readIshita Soni

Canada’s First Express Entry Draw of October 2025

Canada started in October 2025 with a big move in its immigration system. On October 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first Express Entry draw of the month.

What happened?

  • Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Invitations issued: 1,000 candidates
  • Lowest CRS score invited: 534
  • Tie-breaking date: February 21, 2025

This means that 1,000 skilled workers already living and working in Canada received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

A Clear Pattern in 2025

Interestingly, this draw was not a surprise. In fact, IRCC seems to be following a repeatable pattern:

  • August 7, 2025: 1,000 CEC invites, cutoff 534
  • September 3, 2025: 1,000 CEC invites, cutoff 534
  • October 1, 2025: 1,000 CEC invites, cutoff 534

This shows that Canada is likely beginning every month with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, followed by a CEC draw, and then other category-based draws such as French speakers, tradespeople, healthcare, and STEM professionals.

What to Expect Next

If this trend continues, then:

  • Tomorrow (October 2, 2025): We may see a French-language draw.
  • Mid-October: STEM or healthcare draws could take place.
  • Later in October: Another PNP draw is likely.

Therefore, candidates can prepare with some certainty, as IRCC’s approach looks more predictable and structured.

How Competitive Is the Pool?

After this draw, the pool still looks very competitive. As of October 1, 2025, there were almost 250,000 active candidates.

CRS Breakdown:

  • 501–600 points: 23,528 candidates
  • 491–500 points: 12,255 candidates
  • 481–490 points: 12,473 candidates
  • 471–480 points: 15,150 candidates

Clearly, competition is toughest at 500+ CRS scores, with over 23,000 people already in that range.

Conclusion

Canada’s first Express Entry draw of October 2025 once again invited 1,000 CEC candidates at a cutoff of 534 CRS points. This shows IRCC’s consistent and strategic approach to immigration.

With a clear monthly rhythm in place and nearly 250,000 people competing in the pool, it’s crucial for candidates to:

  • Stay updated on draw trends
  • Strategically boost CRS scores
  • Prepare for French-language or category-based draws coming up this month.

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