On May 1, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made history by conducting its first-ever Express Entry draw exclusively for education professionals.
IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.
The requirements include:
Announced in February 2025, the new Education category targets skilled education professionals such as teachers and early childhood educators to address teacher shortages across Canada.
As of May 1, 2025, IRCC has issued 32,929 ITAs through the Express Entry system this year.
The Draws have primarily focused on:
Let us dive into the details of Express Entry Draws conducted in 2025.
Draw in 2025 | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cut-off |
May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The May 1 draw is the first since the national election that brought Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party to power.
The introduction of the education category-based draw reflects IRCC's commitment to addressing sector-specific labour shortages and aligns with the targeted, sustainable immigration growth.
The trend shows that the new government is prioritizing economic immigration categories that address labour shortages, such as the new education category, which marks the beginning of a new era in Canadian immigration policy.
A lack of awareness of frequent policy changes can adversely affect your eligibility and delay the processing of your application.
Without expert guidance, applicants may submit incomplete or inaccurate information or face refusals. Reapplying after a refusal leads to extra fees and delays.
While not mandatory, hiring an immigration lawyer can provide critical advantages for navigating Canada's Express Entry system.
Immigration lawyers ensure applications avoid errors that risk refusals, such as documentation gaps or misrepresentation accusations, which can lead to 5-year bans.
Lawyers also assist with complex cases, including employment history discrepancies or inadmissibility issues, and stay updated on policy shifts, such as the removal of job offer points in 2025.
Seeking professional guidance becomes invaluable when balancing compliance, deadlines, and IRCC's evolving criteria.
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