07/16/2025
We're presenting the in-depth analysis for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream under Express Entry where we examine draw frequency, CRS cutoff scores and average processing times based on the data in our trackers. The timeline being reviewed is from January through May 2025.
Within the first 5 months of 2025, the IRCC made noticeable changes in its approach to the CEC program. The number and size of CEC-specific draws have significantly decreased since February, with only three rounds of invites issued across four months. With only 500 invites sent since then, these draws were significantly smaller than in prior years when draw numbers frequently exceeded 4,000 to 6,000 applicants.
Despite the decreased intake, the processing times have not gotten quicker. We calculated that the wait times to receive PPR between February and May were averaging 5.7 months and 5.9 months respectively.
You can find the full CEC report on our blog by clicking the link in our bio!
π¨π¦