Canada has once again welcomed skilled professionals already living and working in the country through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. On October 28, 2025, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under Express Entry Draw #375, with a minimum CRS cut-off of 533 points.

This latest draw adds to a steady pattern of back-to-back CEC rounds, offering hope and a hint of predictability to candidates aiming for permanent residence through their Canadian work experience.

Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw #375

IRCC’s consistent focus on the CEC stream throughout 2025 reflects Canada’s continued priority to retain skilled workers already contributing to its economy.

CEC Draw Pattern — What It Tells Us

Canada’s immigration landscape is showing remarkable consistency this year:

• Oct 28 2025: 1,000 invitations, CRS 533
• Oct 01 2025: 1,000 invitations, CRS 534
• Sept 03 2025: 1,000 invitations, CRS 534
• Aug 07 2025: 1,000 invitations, CRS 534

The data points to a stable CRS threshold, signalling that IRCC is balancing quality and quantity. A minimal drop from 534 to 533 suggests the pool remains competitive, yet the draw rhythm hints at reliability for experienced workers.

Why CEC Remains a Preferred Pathway

The Canadian Experience Class targets individuals with at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience, proven language ability, and genuine intent to settle. IRCC favours these candidates because they already understand the labour market, culture, and community life, key ingredients for long-term settlement success.

This approach strengthens Canada’s workforce while helping employers fill persistent skill gaps, especially in healthcare, technology, finance, and trades.

Our Analysis: What to Expect Next

Given the current draw rhythm, experts anticipate a category-based draw by late October or early November, likely focusing on French-speaking candidates or trade occupations.
So far in 2025, more than 22,850 CEC invitations have been issued, underscoring the program’s steady performance. However, many hopefuls still sit above 520 points waiting for their chance, proof that while Canada continues to invite skilled talent, the bar remains high.

Tips for CEC Candidates

To improve your CRS ranking:

• Gain extra Canadian work experience (especially NOC TEER 0–3 roles)
• Enhance your language test scores (IELTS or CELPIP for English)
• Obtain a provincial nomination (+600 CRS points)
• Secure a valid job offer from a Canadian employer

A Stable Outlook for CEC Aspirants

The Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw #375 proves that IRCC continues to value candidates who have built careers within Canada. If your CRS score is close to the latest cut-off, now is the right time to update your profile and prepare for the next invitation. At ImmigCanada, our RCIC-licensed experts help you strategize your CEC application to secure permanent residence with confidence.