On January 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its 3rd Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 4,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score for this draw was set at 527, reflecting a 15-point decrease from the previous draw on January 8, 2025.
Details of the Latest Express Entry Draw #333
Here are the specifics of the January 23, 2025, draw:
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 527
- Date and Time of Round: January 23, 2025
- Tie-Breaking Rule: July 23, 2024, at 07:06:43 UTC
Canadian Experience Class Candidates
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the three main programs under the Express Entry system. It targets individuals who have already gained Canadian work experience, making them highly skilled and capable of contributing to the Canadian labor market. This program is particularly beneficial for individuals who have worked in Canada temporarily and wish to transition to permanent residency.
For the January 23 draw, the IRCC invited 4,000 CEC candidates, reflecting the importance of skilled labor to Canada’s continued economic growth. The government has consistently expressed its commitment to welcoming skilled workers who can seamlessly integrate into the workforce and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.
This draw aligns with Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which emphasizes attracting skilled workers already residing in the country. The plan aims to welcome 82,890 new immigrants through the “In-Canada Focus” allocation in 2025.
Express Entry Pool and Distribution
As of January 23, 2025, the Express Entry pool contained 232,924 candidates, with the following breakdown:
- 451-500 CRS points: 67,548 candidates
- 501-600 CRS points: 24,001 candidates
- 601-1,200 CRS points: 200 candidates
The IRCC’s targeted approach aims to manage these large numbers effectively, ensuring that candidates with the highest potential for successful integration into Canadian society are invited to apply for permanent residency.
The January 23, 2025 Express Entry draw is part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled, experienced workers who can contribute to its economy. As immigration targets evolve to match labor market needs, Express Entry continues to be a valuable pathway for those seeking to make Canada their permanent home.