Canada Holds New Express Entry Draw for CEC Candidates

Overview

Canada held a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
In this round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency.

This latest draw shows that IRCC continues to focus on candidates who are already contributing to Canada’s economy and workforce.

Focus on Skilled Workers in Canada

Through this draw, IRCC continues to recognize skilled workers who are already contributing to Canada’s economy.
By helping temporary workers transition to permanent residency, the government strengthens its workforce and addresses ongoing labour shortages.

CRS Score and Pattern

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score dropped slightly to 533, just one point lower than the previous CEC draw on October 1, 2025.

Interestingly, IRCC has maintained a consistent pattern in recent months.

This trend indicates a stable and predictable draw system, which gives applicants more confidence while preparing their profiles.

What’s Next?

Looking ahead, IRCC may conduct another draw this week—possibly on Wednesday or Thursday.
Based on recent patterns, the next round might target healthcare professionals or French-speaking candidates.

Therefore, applicants in these categories should stay alert and ensure their profiles remain up to date.

Understanding the Tie-Breaking Rule

To maintain fairness, IRCC uses a tie-breaking rule whenever multiple candidates have the same CRS score.
In this draw, only those who submitted their profiles before March 21, 2025, at 04:16:27 UTC received invitations.

As a result, even if two candidates had the same CRS score of 533, the one who entered earlier qualified first.
This system ensures transparency and equal opportunity for all participants.

CRS Score Distribution After the Draw

After this latest round (as of October 28, 2025), there are 246,951 candidates remaining in the Express Entry pool.

Here’s how they’re distributed by score range:

CRS Score Range	Number of Candidates
501–600	25,001
451–500	69,503
401–450	72,542
351–400	52,468
301–350	19,410
0–300	8,027

What Should Candidates Do Next?

Candidates who received an ITA on October 28, 2025, now have 60 days to submit their complete permanent residence application.

Meanwhile, those who didn’t receive an invitation should:

• Keep their Express Entry profile active
• Try to improve CRS scores through language retesting, extra work experience, or a provincial nomination

Key Takeaway

This draw reaffirms IRCC’s commitment to supporting skilled workers already in Canada and helping them transition to permanent residency.
Additionally, with the upcoming 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, more updates are expected soon — shaping the future of Canada’s economic immigration goals.

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