When Will the Next Express Entry Draw for 2025 Be?
The Canadian government and IRCC will typically have Express Entry draws every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. However, since the new Canada category-based occupation draws have taken place, Express Entry draws have been significantly less predictable. There is no longer a consistent pattern for when a draw will take place, the sort of draw, the amount of ITAs, or the CRS cut-offs. That being said, our best prediction for the next Express Entry draw date is March 18, 2025.
The frequency of every two weeks might change but a minimum of two express entry draws occur in a month. There are some occurrences when a PNP or all programs draw has been done on a Wednesday, the next day there is a CEC or priority occupations following that later in the week. The latest Express Entry Draw was #339 on March 6th, 2025. The 339th draw was a French Language Proficiency draw that offered 4,500 ITA to those with a cut-off CRS score of 410.
What Time of Day is the Express Entry Draw Announced?
There is no exact set time of day Express Entry draws happen, but we typically see that they are announced every other Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon, sometime after 3 pm EST.
Will the Next Draw Be a CEC Draw? Is There Going to Be a CEC Draw in 2025?
We can’t predict if the next draw will be CEC but there have already been many CEC draws in the year of 2024, which have been huge draws. We expect there to be more CEC draws following throughout the rest of the year.
Because Canadian experience is a crucial qualifying element, the majority of CEC applicants in the Express Entry pool apply from within the country. Candidates for the CEC must have one year of full-time Canadian work experience in a skilled field.
How to Prepare for the Next Express Entry Draw
If you are already in the Express Entry pool then you are just waiting for the next draw that fits your CRS score.
If you were just invited with the last Express Entry draw then you have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residence!
Calculate Your CRS Score with the CRS Calculator
VisaPlace has created a CRS calculator. Speak with Cris, the CRS calculator bot, to find out what your estimated CRS score is.
Once you determine your CRS score you will know your eligibility for Express Entry based on the minimum CRS score on previous Express Entry draws.
Find out what your CRS score is right now!
How We Can Help You Get Into Express Entry in 2025
The most important aspect of the Express Entry Program is to provide complete and accurate information/documentation and get an ITA. Without an invitation, you are unable to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry Program. To receive an invitation, you have to be selected from a pool of applicants who are competing for an invitation.
Our job is to make your profile STAND OUT from the crowd. We will assess your case, highlight the best aspects of your application, and make sure that you have obtained the highest eligible score! This way, your chances of getting an invitation are maximized.
Book a consultation with one of our Express Entry professionals today.
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