by Cristina Zohil-Morton
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by Cristina Zohil-Morton
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Canada Permanent Residence Express Entry Draw – June 12, 2025 Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw held on June 12, 2025. This draw reflects Canada’s continued focus on candidates with in-Canada experience as part of its category-based selection strategy.
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Date: June 12, 2025
- Number of ITAs: 3,000
- Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score: 529
- Tie-breaking rule: September 28, 2024 at 18:06:46 UTC
What is the Canadian Experience Class?
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration stream under the Express Entry system for skilled workers with at least one year of Canadian work experience. CEC applicants are often highly competitive due to their local experience, language ability, and adaptability.
To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Possess relevant paid Canadian work experience, including having at least one year (1,560 hours) of full-time, directly relevant work experience within the past three years;
- Have experience in a training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation;
- Meet the minimum English and French language test scores;
- Not be inadmissible into Canada; and,
- Intend to live outside of Québec.
Highlights from the June 12, 2025 CEC Draw
IRCC invited 3,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529. If multiple candidates had the lowest score, IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule, prioritizing those who submitted their profiles before September 28, 2024 at 18:06:46 UTC. If more than one candidate had the lowest score, the cut-off was based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
This draw continues IRCC’s use of category-based draws to focus on in-Canada candidates who meet specific labour market needs.
Strategies to Strengthen Your CEC Profile
Planning to apply through the CEC stream? Consider these steps to improve your CRS score:
- Retake language tests to boost your language proficiency scores – see our language test guidance
- Gain additional skilled Canadian work experience
- Secure a provincial nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for an extra 600 CRS points
- Add educational credentials through an educational credential assessment (ECA) update
Need Help With Your Express Entry Profile?
At Zohil-Morton Law, we provide strategic legal support to Canadian Experience Class candidates looking to secure Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry. From profile reviews to full representation, our team can help you maximize your chances in future CEC draws.
Through our partnership with THE MAC Group, we assist our clients in simplifying their relocation process, with everything from short-term accommodations, Toronto real estate (buying, selling, or leasing), and relocation services, to healthcare, school registration, and moving logistics.
Ready to make your move? Book a consultation today with Cristina Zohil-Morton, Founder and Principal Lawyer.
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FAQs: CEC Express Entry Draw
How many people were invited in the June 12, 2025 CEC draw?
IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class stream.
What was the minimum CRS score required?
The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a CRS score of 529.
What is the tie-breaking rule?
If multiple candidates have the same CRS score, IRCC uses the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profile. For this draw, the tie-breaking date was September 28, 2024 at 18:06:46 UTC.
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