CEC draw details (November 26, 2025)

On November 26, 2025, IRCC conducted its latest Express Entry draw, inviting 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence.

To qualify for this round, candidates needed:

• A minimum CRS score of 531; and
• To have created their Express Entry profile before 7:02 p.m. UTC on October 8, 2025.

The number of ITAs issued remains consistent with the 1,000-invitation pattern seen in all CEC draws since August 7, 2025. This was also the 13th CEC draw of the year.

CRS score falls to four-month low, breaking the 533/534 gridlock

This draw stands out for two key reasons:

1. It breaks the five-draw streak of CRS cut-offs at 533 or 534, lowering the threshold to 531;
2. It marks the lowest CEC cut-off since July 8, when 3,000 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 518.

The drop signals a slight easing of competitiveness within the CEC stream and reflects IRCC’s shifting draw strategy as the year approaches its end.

Fifth Express Entry draw of November, with CEC remaining a major focus

The November 26 CEC draw was the fifth Express Entry round held this month. Other November draws included:

• November 25: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• November 14: Healthcare and Social Services category
• November 12: Earlier CEC draw

With this latest round, IRCC has issued 88,476 ITAs through Express Entry so far in 2025.

Express Entry draw distribution in 2025

Express Entry activity this year has centered largely on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, with the remainder spread across CEC, French-language proficiency, and priority occupation categories.

Number of draws by category

Total ITAs issued by category in 2025

Data shows that the French-language category and the CEC stream have been the largest contributors to ITA totals this year.

Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025