Draw #359

Express Entry draw #359 was held on August 7, 2025, issuing 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 534.

The CRS cutoff rose 16 points from the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 2,000 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 534 is on the higher end for Canadian Experience Class draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

Canadian Experience Class draws target candidates with at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience within the past three years.

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.