Express Entry draw number two of November was held November 12, 2025 aimed at those candidates in the Canadian Experience Class.
Another significant selection round was that 1,000 applicants were invited to apply to permanent residency, as the year draws its last few weeks.
Invitations have been precisely the same in the past 5 CEC draws as is the case with CRS cutoff score 533.
The breakdown of the draw, the CRS requirement, and tie-break rule, as well as the implications on the applicants who will be taking part in the next rounds, are given below.
Summary Express Entry Draw: November 12
Program: Canadian Experience Class
Date and time: November 12, 2025
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 533
Number of invitations issued: 1,000
Rank needed: 1,000 or above
Tie-breaking rule: October 17, 2025 at 03:39:05 UTC
This is a reasonable level of draw that is situated in the high range of CEC-oriented selections, which indicates competitiveness of the pool.
This round used the tie-breaking rule to apply to the candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles by or before October 17, 2025 at 03:39:05 UTC.
This implies that although there might have been a number of candidates with the same CRS score of 533; only those who uploaded their profiles before the tie-break time were invited.
Latest CRS Score Distribution In The Pool After November 9 Draw
To have a better idea of reasons why the CRS cut-off was at 533, it is worth reviewing the distribution of CRS scores in the pool just prior to the draw.
The snapshot allows identifying a total of 244,992 candidates in the Express Entry pool, which is distributed over a vast array of score categories.
The following is the entire pool distribution of the candidates:
CRS score range
Number of candidates
501-600
26,396
451-500
70,175
491-500
12,236
481-490
12,315
471-480
15,042
461-470
15,830
451-460
14,752
401-450
68,939
441-450
13,980
431-440
14,320
421-430
12,876
411-420
13,714
401-410
14,049
351-400
52,360
301-350
19,104
0-300
8,018
Total
244,992
This is the reason why draws based on CEC workers are likely to stay above 530 without some filters applied to the streams more than 26,000 candidates in 501-600 range.
The most competitive classes are still well saturated, and the ones between 451 to 500.
This has been sustaining an upward pressure on cut-offs of CRS on all streams.
How Candidates Can Improve Their Chances Before the Next Draw
Since the CRS cutoffs have been substantial particularly with those candidates lacking experience within the country, they will want to work on areas where they can have a significant effect on their ranking.
The language scores are the only factor with the most influence. Reinventing language tests and getting better bands can drastically increase CRS points.
In the case of CEC applicants, additional work experience or education may also prove to be noticeable.
Individuals that have access to provincial nominee programs can also consider the possibility of obtaining an extra 600 CRS points.
Although this is normal in some streams, CEC candidates whose profiles are very strong usually get competitive marks without the necessity of provincial nominations.
Lastly, it is necessary to make sure that the profiles are accurate, complete, and up to date.
Minor inaccuracies or omissions can have an impact on the eligibility, ranking, or tie-break positioning.
What CEC Candidates Should Expect for the Rest of 2025
The CEC applicants need to anticipate that, further into the weeks ahead, mid-November draws are now active.
The last months of every year are traditionally characterized by numerous rounds of selection in different categories, particularly when IRCC makes sure that the invitations distribution is organized in accordance with the annual plan.
To the Canadian Experience Class candidates, this will imply that more invitations before the year-end will most likely happen provided there is capacity within the remaining target categories.
Good profiles and ready back-ups can help the candidates get ready to act fast once they have been invited.
Express Entry 2 in November 2025 has brought good news to 1,000 candidates in the Canadian Experience Class who will now proceed in their process of being permanent residents.
The draw is also a sign of strength and competitiveness of the pool with CRS cut-off of 533 and a clear tie-breaking rule.
CEC applicants are also in good positions as IRCC keeps balancing between different streams and category-based choices.
Candidate distribution indicates that competition has been increasing yet constant draw activity would imply that there are opportunities that would have been available in the hands of well-qualified people.
As the number of draws is likely to increase in the next few weeks, it is advisable to plan it in advance, polish your profiles wherever feasible, and be ready to receive another wave of invitations.
Second Express Entry Draw of November 2025 Issued 1,000 Invitations for PR
Express Entry draw number two of November was held November 12, 2025 aimed at those candidates in the Canadian Experience Class.
Another significant selection round was that 1,000 applicants were invited to apply to permanent residency, as the year draws its last few weeks.
Invitations have been precisely the same in the past 5 CEC draws as is the case with CRS cutoff score 533.
The breakdown of the draw, the CRS requirement, and tie-break rule, as well as the implications on the applicants who will be taking part in the next rounds, are given below.
Summary Express Entry Draw: November 12
This is a reasonable level of draw that is situated in the high range of CEC-oriented selections, which indicates competitiveness of the pool.
This round used the tie-breaking rule to apply to the candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles by or before October 17, 2025 at 03:39:05 UTC.
This implies that although there might have been a number of candidates with the same CRS score of 533; only those who uploaded their profiles before the tie-break time were invited.
Latest CRS Score Distribution In The Pool After November 9 Draw
To have a better idea of reasons why the CRS cut-off was at 533, it is worth reviewing the distribution of CRS scores in the pool just prior to the draw.
The snapshot allows identifying a total of 244,992 candidates in the Express Entry pool, which is distributed over a vast array of score categories.
The following is the entire pool distribution of the candidates:
This is the reason why draws based on CEC workers are likely to stay above 530 without some filters applied to the streams more than 26,000 candidates in 501-600 range.
The most competitive classes are still well saturated, and the ones between 451 to 500.
This has been sustaining an upward pressure on cut-offs of CRS on all streams.
How Candidates Can Improve Their Chances Before the Next Draw
Since the CRS cutoffs have been substantial particularly with those candidates lacking experience within the country, they will want to work on areas where they can have a significant effect on their ranking.
The language scores are the only factor with the most influence. Reinventing language tests and getting better bands can drastically increase CRS points.
In the case of CEC applicants, additional work experience or education may also prove to be noticeable.
Individuals that have access to provincial nominee programs can also consider the possibility of obtaining an extra 600 CRS points.
Although this is normal in some streams, CEC candidates whose profiles are very strong usually get competitive marks without the necessity of provincial nominations.
Lastly, it is necessary to make sure that the profiles are accurate, complete, and up to date.
Minor inaccuracies or omissions can have an impact on the eligibility, ranking, or tie-break positioning.
What CEC Candidates Should Expect for the Rest of 2025
The CEC applicants need to anticipate that, further into the weeks ahead, mid-November draws are now active.
The last months of every year are traditionally characterized by numerous rounds of selection in different categories, particularly when IRCC makes sure that the invitations distribution is organized in accordance with the annual plan.
To the Canadian Experience Class candidates, this will imply that more invitations before the year-end will most likely happen provided there is capacity within the remaining target categories.
Good profiles and ready back-ups can help the candidates get ready to act fast once they have been invited.
Express Entry 2 in November 2025 has brought good news to 1,000 candidates in the Canadian Experience Class who will now proceed in their process of being permanent residents.
The draw is also a sign of strength and competitiveness of the pool with CRS cut-off of 533 and a clear tie-breaking rule.
CEC applicants are also in good positions as IRCC keeps balancing between different streams and category-based choices.
Candidate distribution indicates that competition has been increasing yet constant draw activity would imply that there are opportunities that would have been available in the hands of well-qualified people.
As the number of draws is likely to increase in the next few weeks, it is advisable to plan it in advance, polish your profiles wherever feasible, and be ready to receive another wave of invitations.
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