🇨🇦 Draw #353

In Draw #353, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 521 and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on June 26, 2025. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 521 or higher received an invitation to submit a permanent residence application.

This was a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, targeting candidates with recent skilled work experience in Canada. CEC applicants typically have the fastest processing times, with a median of about 58 days from application to confirmation of permanent residence.

This draw's cutoff was 48 points above the category average of 473, indicating a more competitive round. Candidates with scores near the cutoff should consider strategies to increase their CRS, such as improving language test scores or gaining additional work experience.

Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those not invited remain in the pool for up to 12 months and will be considered in future draws.