On November 19, 2024, invitations were extended to 400 candidates for the CEC.
Key Insights for Express Entry Candidates
Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations Issued: 400
CRS Score: 539
The Express Entry draw conducted today brings about a feeling of recognition:
This Canadian Involvement Course draw speaks to the moment CEC draw inside a fortnight, and once once more, IRCC has amplified solicitations to 400 CEC candidates in November.
Considering the limited number of invitations, it is not unexpected to observe a relatively elevated CRS cut-off. At 539, the score is indeed high, although it reflects a decrease from last week’s CEC draw, which had a cut-off of 547. For setting, 539 was moreover the CRS cut-off for both Canadian Encounter Course draws in October 2024.
This situation can be attributed to the current dynamics of the Express Entry pool, where a significant number of candidates are present, potentially resulting in higher CRS cut-offs.
In general, the pool has experienced a notable increase in candidates throughout October:
- October 7, 2024: 209,892 candidates
- October 22, 2024: 211,780 candidates
- November 13, 2024: 217,500 candidates
- November 19, 2024: 218,167 candidates
This indicates a rise of 8,275 candidates over just over a month, with an increase of 667 candidates within the past week.
However, the number of candidates scoring between 501 and 600 has decreased since November 13:
- October 7, 2024: 11,800 candidates
- October 22, 2024: 13,430 candidates
- November 13, 2024: 16,625 candidates
- November 19, 2024: 16,495 candidates
This decrease may give a flicker of positive thinking for candidates looking for a CEC welcome in the lower 500s run, in spite of the fact that it remains untimely to find out the direction of future draws.
What Awaits CEC Express Entry Draws in 2025?
Today’s draw signifies the inaugural Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw following the announcement of the 2025–2027 immigration levels plan. Given Canada’s intention to prioritize the transition of temporary residents currently in the country—presumably, those with Canadian work experience—toward permanent residency, this modest draw may come as a surprise.
