Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence

Canada has issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class stream of its Express Entry system, following a selection round held on 1 October 2025.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw was 534, consistent with the previous round conducted on 3 September. Candidates with scores at or above this threshold received invitations to apply. 

In cases where multiple applicants had the same score, the tie-breaker was based on the date and time of profile submission, set at 21 February 2025 at 04:01:57 UTC. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the key pathways within the Express Entry system, aimed at individuals who have gained skilled work experience in Canada. 

To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least one year of paid, full-time skilled work (or an equivalent amount in part-time) in Canada within the past three years while holding a valid temporary resident status. Work performed without legal authorisation, outside Canada, or on an unpaid basis, such as internships or volunteer roles, does not count towards eligibility.

With this draw, the total number of invitations issued through the CEC stream in 2025 has reached 21,850. The stream plays a significant role in Canada’s immigration strategy by offering a permanent pathway to individuals already integrated into the Canadian labour market.

The Express Entry system also includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates across all three streams are ranked using the CRS, which considers factors such as age, education, skilled work experience, and language ability. 

Regular draws are held, and only the highest-ranking candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residence. While submitting an Express Entry profile is the first step, it does not guarantee an invitation. Selection remains competitive, and only candidates with strong qualifications and high CRS scores are invited in each round.