Latest Express Entry Draw #347|500 ITA’s issued to CEC
The latest Express Entry draw 347 was held on May 13, 2025. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 500 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for Permanent Resident Visa. The minimum CRS score requirement for this draw was 547.
Express Entry CEC Draw Highlights
Category | Details |
Draw Type | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
Invitations Issued | 500 |
Minimum CRS Score | 547 |
Tie-Breaking Rule | May 21, 2024, at 17:26:27 UTC |
Last CEC Draw Held | February 5, 2025 |
The latest draw marks the fourth CEC-specific draw of the year, with previous CEC draws held on:
- February 5, 2025 (minimum CRS 521, 4,000 ITAs)
- January 23, 2025 (minimum CRS 527, 4,000 ITAs)
- January 8, 2025 (minimum CRS 542, 1,350 ITAs)
Candidates who received an ITA will have 60 days to submit their complete application for Canadian permanent residence.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three streams under the Express Entry program and is specifically designed for individuals who already have work experience in Canada—such as temporary foreign workers or international graduates.
CEC Eligibility Criteria:
- At least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years
- Work experience must fall under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the NOC system
- Meet minimum language proficiency requirements in English or French
- No proof of settlement funds required
One of the key advantages of the CEC stream is its faster processing time, typically between 6 to 8 months. Because CEC applicants already have Canadian experience, they also receive additional CRS points, improving their chances of receiving an ITA.
Canada Express Entry Draw List: 2025
Draw | Date | Number of invitations | CRS Score | Draw Type |
347 | May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 | Canadian Experience Class |
346 | May 12, 2025 | 511 | 706 | Provincial Nominee Program |
345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 | Healthcare and social services occupations |
344 | May 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 479 | Education occupations |
343 | April 28, 2025 | 421 | 727 | Provincial Nominee Program |
342 | April 14, 2025 | 825 | 764 | Provincial Nominee Program |
341 | March 21, 2025 | 7,500 | 379 | French language proficiency |
340 | March 17, 2025 | 536 | 736 | Provincial Nominee Program |
339 | March 6, 2025 | 4,500 | 410 | French language proficiency |
338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 | Provincial Nominee Program |
337 | February 19, 2025 | 6,500 | 428 | French language proficiency |
336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 | Provincial Nominee Program |
335 | February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 | Canadian Experience Class |
334 | February 4, 2025 | 455 | 802 | Provincial Nominee Program |
333 | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 | Canadian Experience Class |
332 | January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 | Canadian Experience Class |
331 | January 7, 2025 | 471 | 793 | Provincial Nominee Program |