Are you wondering when the next Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw will be, or what the cutoff score could be? If yes, you’ll find the answer here.
We keep you updated with the latest CRS cutoff scores. As the name suggests, the Express Entry system is the fastest way to get permanent residence (PR) in Canada. That’s why a large number of candidates create profiles in the pool.
The government introduced the Express Entry system in 2015 to attract skilled workers. Each candidate creates a profile and is ranked against others in the pool.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based method used to assess and score each profile. The authorities issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to the highest-ranked candidates.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is for people who’ve already worked in Canada in a skilled job for at least one year. A popular pathway for temporary workers and international graduates to become permanent residents exists.
CRS Express Entry Next CEC Draw Date Score Prediction

Canadian Experience Class Express Entry cut-offs move with draw size, pool pressure, and category focus. About every 2 weeks, IRCC invite the top candidates in the pool to apply for permanent residence.
Next CEC is expected in First week of November ( usually Tuesday or Thursday): 530-535 if 1000 ITA / 515-530 if 3000 ITA.
If you look at the pool, there are over 25,000 candidates with CRS scores above 500. So if your score is below 500, it may be challenging to receive an ITA soon in CEC draws.
However, if you have in-demand skills, you still have a good chance – category-based draws such as Healthcare & Social Services or French-language proficiency often dip below 500.
CEC Draws since May 2024 to October 28, 2025
| Date of Draw | Number of Invitation (CEC only) | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| Oct 28,2025 | 1000 | 533 |
| October 1 | 1000 | 534 |
| Sept 3, 2025 | 1000 | 534 |
| August 7, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| July 8, 2025 | 3,000 | 518 |
| June 26, 2025 | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 12, 2025 | 3,000 | 529 |
| May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 |
| February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 |
| January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 |
| November 19, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| November 13, 2024 | 400 | 547 |
| October 22, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| October 9, 2024 | 500 | 539 |
| September 19, 2024 | 4,000 | 509 |
| August 27, 2024 | 3,300 | 507 |
| August 14, 2024 | 3,200 | 509 |
| July 31, 2024 | 5,000 | 510 |
| July 17, 2024 | 6,300 | 515 |
| May 31, 2024 | 3,000 | 522 |
CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of September 14, 2025
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 220 |
| 501-600 | 24,870 |
| 451-500 | 71,427 |
| 491-500 | 12,341 |
| 481-490 | 12,555 |
| 471-480 | 15,569 |
| 461-470 | 16,158 |
| 451-460 | 14,804 |
| 401-450 | 74,178 |
| 441-450 | 14,719 |
| 431-440 | 16,312 |
| 421-430 | 14,822 |
| 411-420 | 14,714 |
| 401-410 | 13,611 |
| 351-400 | 52,883 |
| 301-350 | 19,978 |
| 0-300 | 8,074 |
| Total | 251,630 |
How often are draws?
There’s no fixed schedule. IRCC says draws are held regularly, and 2025 has included multiple draws in a single week across categories.
Do job offers still give CRS points?
No. IRCC removed job-offer points on March 25, 2025.
How can I improve my CRS score?
You can improve your CRS score in several ways: achieving a higher score on your language tests (IELTS or CELPIP for English, TEF or TCF for French), completing a higher level of education, or gaining more skilled work experience. Then Provincial Nomination (PNP), which adds 600 points.









