Canada continues to welcome skilled professionals with another major Express Entry draw. On November 26, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Draw #381, specifically targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
This round saw 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence sent to top-ranked CEC candidates in the Express Entry pool.
Key Details from Draw #381
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Date of draw: November 26, 2025
- Invitations issued: 1,000
- Lowest-ranked CRS score invited: 531
- Tie-breaking rule: October 8, 2025, at 19:02:26 UTC (Candidates with a score of 531 were invited only if their profile was submitted before this date and time.)
How the Draw Works
CEC draws rank eligible foreign nationals in the Express Entry pool based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The top 1,000 candidates as of this round received invitations. If multiple candidates had the same CRS score at the cutoff, the tie-breaker is determined by profile submission date—the earlier applicant is given priority.
This draw continues Canada’s focus on candidates with proven Canadian work experience, streamlining the path to permanent residence for skilled workers who have already contributed to the country’s economy.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
Those invited have 60 days to submit a full PR application. Unselected candidates are encouraged to improve their profiles and stay updated for the next draw—CRS cut-offs can change with each round.
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