Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again invited a large number of candidates through the Express Entry system, bringing positive news for individuals aiming to apply for Canadian permanent residence with us at Oasis Visas.
In the latest Express Entry draw, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 6:58 p.m. (UTC) on September 9.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: December 17, 2025
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
- Number of Invitations: 5,000
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 515
Express Entry Draws List
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| December 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 515 |
| December 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 399 | 731 |
| December 11 | Healthcare and Social Service | 1,000 | 476 |
| December 10 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 520 |
| December 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,123 | 729 |
| November 28 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 408 |
| November 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 777 | 699 |
| November 14 | Healthcare and Social Service | 3,500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This draw is the second CEC round within two weeks, during which IRCC has issued a total of 11,000 ITAs. Express Entry draws are generally held every alternate week, so this back-to-back selection has come as a welcome opportunity for candidates already in the Express Entry pool.
Another major highlight of this draw is the drop in the CRS cut-off score. Recent Canadian Experience Class draws had higher CRS requirements and limited invitations to around 1,000 candidates. In contrast, this draw combined a lower CRS score with a significantly higher number of ITAs, improving chances for many applicants.
Importantly, the CRS score of 515 is the lowest recorded for a CEC draw this year, compared to the previous lowest cut-off of 518. This development signals a more favorable trend for candidates with Canadian work experience.
This was the fifth Express Entry draw conducted in December. It follows a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 15, a healthcare and social services draw on December 11, and the largest CEC draw in the last 16 months on December 10.
So far this year, IRCC has issued 111,998 Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system.
Express Entry Draws Held in 2025
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 23 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 15 |
| French-language proficiency | 8 |
| Healthcare and social services | 6 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Express Entry Category in 2025
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| French-language proficiency | 42,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 36,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 13,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9,775 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
For candidates planning their Canada PR journey, these trends clearly show strong opportunities for CEC candidates and skilled professionals. If your CRS score is close to the recent cut-off, this could be the right time to review your Express Entry profile and strategy with us at Oasis Visas.
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