Canada Express Entry Draw – Latest Results

Express Entry Latest Draw: November 14, 2025

• Invitation Round: #379
• Date of Draw: November 14, 2025
• Type of Draw: Healthcare and social services occupations
• CRS Score Cut-Off: 462
• Number of ITAs Issued: 3,500
• Tie-Breaking rule: December 02, 2024, at 22:19:41 UTC

Read our full analysis here: Express Entry Draw #379 on November 14, 2025.

As of November 9, 2025, the Express Entry pool includes a total of 245,706 candidates. To see how these candidates are distributed across CRS score ranges—and to better understand where you might stand—check out the full article: Express Entry Pool Breakdown.

Key Takeaways of the Latest Draws in 2025 Trends

• Today’s draw marks the sixth of the year for Healthcare and Social Services occupations. This draw issued 3,500 invitations, making it the second largest number of invitations for the year. However, it also recorded the lowest score for this category so far, with only 462 points.
• While we have seen 49 draws take place so far this year, the draw sizes have been relatively small for all the categories, especially PNPs and the Canadian Experience Class.
• We have also seen only 2 draws for the Education occupations category.
• Visit our dedicated page for the full Express Entry draw History since 2015.

This graph presents an overview of recent Express Entry draws, highlighting the CRS cut-off scores and the number of invitations issued in each draw.

What is an Express Entry Draw?

An Express Entry draw is the process conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to select profiles from the Express Entry pool and invite them to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

During an Express Entry draw, IRCC selects candidates from the Express Entry pool based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and other factors, like work experience or language proficiency. Those who meet or exceed the CRS score cutoff set for that particular draw are issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

Key Components of an EE Draw Explained

• Draw Number: Identifies the sequence of the current draw.
• Date of the Draw: Specifies when the draw took place, helping applicants track trends.
• Program/Category: Indicates the specific Express Entry program or category targeted by the draw.
• CRS Cut-Off Score: The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
• Number of ITAs Issued: The total number of applicants who received an ITA in that draw.
• CRS-Breaking Rule: Applied when multiple candidates have the same CRS cut-off score; it prioritizes those who submitted their profiles earlier by setting a specific date and time. Only candidates who submitted their profiles before this timestamp receive an ITA.

What Types of Express Entry Draws Are There?

IRCC conducts three main types of Express Entry draws. These are:

General Rounds of Invitations: These draws invite top-ranking candidates across all three Express Entry programs—Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC)—without targeting specific groups.

Program-Specific Rounds: These draws focus on candidates eligible for a particular Express Entry program. For example, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws exclusively invite candidates nominated by a province or territory, and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws exclusively invite candidates who qualify for the Canadian Experience Class program.

Category-Based Rounds: These draws target candidates with specific skills or attributes that align with Canada’s economic needs. The Minister of Immigration defines categories annually, with the following categories identified: Healthcare, STEM, Trades, Transport, and French-language proficiency. Although these six categories remain eligible for the Category-based section, IRCC has said they will prioritize Healthcare, Trades, and French-language proficiency for 2025.

Each type of draw helps Canada meet its immigration and labour market priorities efficiently.

When is The Next Express Entry Draw in November 2025?

Canada’s Express Entry system is continuing to evolve in 2025, with draw patterns becoming more unpredictable. This year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has moved towards more category-based draws, which makes it difficult to predict exact dates. However, our weekly reports offer approximate dates. Be sure to read our weekly Express Entry draw forecast and analysis for more insights. and analysis.

What Can We Expect in the Next Express Entry Draws?

According to Canada’s immigration levels plan for 2025–2027, we anticipate the following for the remainder of 2025:

• PNP draws are expected to have a lower CRS score. Also, their biweekly frequency is likely to remain steady.
• We can expect more CEC draws this year, with an average invitation number of 1,000 per draw..
• We also expect more Category-based draw, targeting Trades, and French-language proficiency.
• Given this shift in focus, we anticipate that we won’t see any general/all-program during the rest of 2025.

How Many Invitations to Apply Will Be Issued before the end of 2025?

Based on the last year Immigration levels plan, we expected around 90,000 to 110,000 ITAs to be issued during 2025, which was in line with the number of ITAs issued in 2024.

So far, IRCC has issued only: 85,803

We don’t expect more than 95,000 in total for 2025.

Why Is The CRS Score So High For Express Entry?

If you’ve been watching Express Entry closely, you’ve probably noticed the consistently high CRS scores throughout all 2025, and you’re not alone in wondering why they haven’t dropped. Several key factors have converged to keep cut-offs elevated, making this one of the most competitive periods in recent memory.

1. Lower immigration levels are Reshaping Intake

In 2025, Canada’s overall immigration targets, especially through the economic class, will be more modest than in previous years.

The Express Entry program is being used more strategically, with fewer allocations than in previous years. With less room to invite candidates, the CRS cut-off has naturally remained high, even as the pool continues to grow.

2. CEC Draw Pause Led to a Backlog

From mid-February to mid-May 2025, IRCC paused draws for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

That three-month break caused a buildup of eligible applicants, many of whom have Canadian work experience, strong language skills, and often high CRS scores.

When CEC draws resumed, they were smaller the previous draws, meaning many qualified candidates remained in the pool. That’s added more pressure on overall CRS thresholds.

3. Fewer PNP Nominations = More High-Scoring Candidates in the Pool

Several provinces have reduced PNP nomination allocations this year. The result? Many highly skilled candidates who would’ve received a provincial nomination and ITA are stuck in the Express Entry pool.

These are often strong profiles – Canadian experience, high education, and language proficiency – but without the nomination, they’re clustered in the 450+ range. This concentration of high-quality candidates keeps the CRS bar elevated.

4. Category-Based Draws Are Tightening the Funnel

While category-based draws continue to support key labour market needs, they don’t necessarily reduce CRS pressure for everyone. Category-based draws have been frequent for 2025, but they don’t pull significantly from the broader pool.

5. Demand Remains Strong

Despite tighter criteria and fewer invitations, interest in Express Entry hasn’t slowed. Pool data shows thousands of candidates sitting above 500 CRS points, and even more in the 460–500 band. Canada remains a top-tier destination, and the talent pipeline continues to grow.

How Can You Increase Your CRS Score?

Express Entry Draw FAQs

How do Express Entry Draws work?

Once an applicant enters the Express Entry system, they are given a CRS score. Applicants are selected from the Express Entry pool during Express Entry draws, where IRCC issues invitations to apply for PR to candidates with the highest ranking CRS score.

How Does IRCC Determine the CRS Cut-Off for Each Draw?

In each Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decides how many candidates to select from the pool. They then invite the highest-ranking candidates based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores until the target number is reached. The CRS cut-off is the score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited in that round.

If multiple candidates have the same score at the cut-off, IRCC applies a tie-breaking rule. This rule prioritizes candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles earlier, based on the date and time of submission

How often do Express Entry Draws happen?

Express Entry draws are less predictable than they once were. With the introduction of category-based draws, IRCC conducts multiple draws throughout the week but tends to group the draws to have one week of draws and one week without draws.

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What time of the day do Express Entry Draws happen?

Like the frequency of draws, the time of day draws happen varies. IRCC use universal time, and generally conduct draws in the afternoon.

What is the minimum score for Express Entry?

There is no minimum score needed to enter the Express Entry pool. Anyone, irrespective of their CRS can enter the Express Entry pool so long as they are eligible for an immigration program that uses the Express Entry pool. The only points requirement is that required to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW). Applicants who wish to immigrate through the FSW program must be able to demonstrate they score at least 67 points in the FSW eligibility grid.

What is the cut-off score for Canada PR (Permanent residence)?

Express Entry profiles are selected from the Express Entry pool based on their CRS score. The CRS cut-off score depends on the specific draw. For all program draws, the cut-off will likely be around 500 whereas for category-based draws, the cut-off can be substantially lower than this depending on the category. For example, French speakers in the Express Entry pool may be selected with a CRS cut-off as low as 336.

What is the largest Express Entry draw?

The largest Express Entry draw took place on February 13th 2021 and saw 27,332 Canadian Experience Class applicants receive and ITA. The CRS cut off for this draw was 75. This draws remains the largest draw ever to have taken place and also holds the title of the lowest CRS score ever invited.

Will Canadian Experience Class or CEC draws continue?

Yes, IRCC has held several CEC draws so far in 2025, and we expect this trend to continue.

The 2025-2027 immigration levels plan allocates over 80,000 spots for in-Canada applicants. With this, we expect IRCC to continue CEC draws in 2025.

Will There be a General/ All Program Express Entry Draws in 2025?

IRCC has not conducted a general, all-program draw since April 23rd, 2024. This draw had a CRS cut-off of 529. The lowest CRS score we have seen in a general, all-program draw this year is 524. Understandably, those waiting for a general draw are wondering 2 things: when is the next general draw and what will the CRS cut-off be.

It is impossible to tell when the next general draw will be although the 2025-2027 immigration levels suggest that there may be no general draw in 2025. As we have not seen a general draw since April 23, 2024, if there is one in 2025, we expect the CRS cut-off to be extremely high.

Which Express Entry category is IRCC using most often?

Since Express Entry category-based draws were introduced last summer, more invitations have been issued under the French language category draws. This dwarfs any other category, with the healthcare category in second place.

The 2025-2027 immigration levels plan states an intention to increase the number of French-speaking immigrants and also allocates 41,700 spots for category-based draws, in Healthcare and Trade Occupations and French Language Proficiency. Here is how we think this will be distributed:

• French-language applicants could receive 26,396 of these spots in 2025.
• Healthcare applicants could see 9,383 spots; and
• Trade applicants may receive 5,921 spots.

What to do if you receive an Express Entry invitation?

If you are invited, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). This is your chance to apply for Canadian immigration.

You have 60 days to respond to your ITA. Once you have submitted an application, you may receive a decision on your application at any time. IRCC’s standard is six months, but it may take more or less time.

If you are approved, you will get a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Then it’s just a matter of following IRCC’s instructions to officially become a permanent resident of Canada!

To see if you are eligible for Express Entry, take the free Canada Immigration Quiz.

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