The beginning of September 2025 to date has been a busy period for IRCC, as they continued to hold targeted Express Entry draws across various categories. Below is a summary of the rounds of invitations from September 2 to October 6, 2025:
French Language Proficiency: 4,500 invitations on October 6 (CRS 432) 4,500 invitations on September 4 (CRS 446)
Canadian Experience Class: 1,000 invitations on October 1 (CRS 534) 1,000 invitations on September 3 (CRS 534)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 291 invitations on September 29 (CRS 855) 228 invitations on September 15 (CRS 746) 249 invitations on September 2 (CRS 772)
Trade Occupations: 1,250 invitations on September 18 (CRS 505)
Education Occupations: 2,500 invitations on September 17 (CRS 462)
Overall, CRS cutoffs continue to vary significantly depending on the category. French language and occupation-specific draws have seen lower CRS thresholds, while PNP and CEC draws remain highly competitive.
The best way to increase your overall CRS is working toward achieving CLB 9 in your language tests and consider learning French if possible, as every point in the Express Entry pool counts. Gaining Canadian and foreign work experience also helps strengthen your profile.
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