Draw #368

Express Entry draw #368 was held on September 18, 2025, issuing 1,250 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Trade occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 505.

The CRS cutoff rose 72 points from the previous Trade occupations draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 550 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 505 is on the higher end for Trade occupations draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

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