Express Entry Draw #359 | 1,000 CEC Candidates Invited
On August 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #359, inviting 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 534, slightly higher than the previous round.
Key Highlights of the Latest Express Entry Draw #359
- Date of Draw: August 07, 2025
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of ITAs Issued: 1,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 534
- Tie-Breaker Rule: August 3, 2025, at 06:22:02 UTC
The IRCC targets candidates in the CEC draw who have at least 1 year of Canadian skilled work experience. So far in 2025, IRCC has invited 50,628 ITAs through the Express Entry system. This year’s Express Entry draws mainly focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, while the remaining Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Express Entry were given to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates proficient in the French language.
Canada Express Entry CEC Draws in 2025
Here’s a look at some key draws this year:
| Draw | Date | Invitations | CRS Score | Type |
| 359 | August 7, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 355 | July 8, 2025 | 3,000 | 518 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 353 | June 26, 2025 | 3,000 | 521 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 351 | June 12, 2025 | 3,000 | 529 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 347 | May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 | Canadian Experience Class |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 | Canadian Experience Class |
These results show a steady focus on the Canadian Experience Class, with varying cut-off scores and invitation numbers.
Express Entry Draws Type:
- General rounds of invitations: All programs managed under Express Entry—Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Program—are eligible.
- Program-specific rounds of invitations: IRCC targets candidates in a specific Express Entry program, such as PNP & CEC.
- Category-based rounds of invitations: IRCC selects candidates who meet targeted labor market needs. For 2025, categories include French-language proficiency, healthcare, STEM, trades, agriculture, and education occupations.
What to do if you received an ITA :
- Check your IRCC account for the ITA notice.
- Submit your complete electronic application within 60 days. Required documents typically include:
- Language test results (IELTS General, CELPIP, etc.)
- Education proof (degrees, transcripts, ECA if applicable)
- Employment letters and pay records
- Police certificates
- Immigration medical exam results
- Processing target: IRCC aims to process most files in about six months, but timelines can vary.
- If approved: You receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and can finalize landing.
- After landing: Follow settlement steps tied to program rules — especially important if you have a PNP nomination.
Practical tips to raise your CRS :
- Improve language scores. Retake IELTS General or CELPIP if below CLB 9 in any skill. Small gains can unlock skill transferability points.
- Count all eligible Canadian work. Verify your NOC code and ensure employment letters match duties and hours.
- Add education points. Claim Canadian education if applicable; get an ECA for foreign credentials.
- Leverage spouse points. If your spouse/partner has strong language or education, include them. If not, consider listing them as non-accompanying (you can sponsor later).
- Consider PNP. Research provinces whose streams target in-Canada workers or your occupation.
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