IMMERGITY
IRCC released Express Entry Draw #364 on September 3, 2025, targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply with a CRS cutoff of 534.
The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers who have already worked in Canada and are transitioning to permanent residency. A CRS of 534 reflects the typical competitiveness of CEC-specific draws, where candidates have the advantage of proven Canadian work experience.
What This Draw Means for Your Profile
If you have at least one year of Canadian skilled work experience and your CRS score is 534 or higher, you were eligible for consideration in this draw. If you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you have 60 days to submit your federal PR application.
The Canadian Experience Class has a structural advantage over the Federal Skilled Worker program — your work must be in Canada, but the requirement for foreign credentials assessment and the minimum language threshold are more lenient. If you are currently working in Canada and have accumulated skilled work experience, you may be very close to an ITA even with a moderate CRS score.
Why CEC Matters — The Canadian Work Experience Advantage
Candidates in the Canadian Experience Class have already demonstrated their ability to work successfully in the Canadian job market. They have Canadian references, Canadian work history, and proven language ability demonstrated through employment. These factors make CEC candidates particularly valuable to IRCC's immigration strategy.
CRS scores for CEC draws are typically 50-100 points lower than equivalent Federal Skilled Worker draws, reflecting this advantage. If you are currently on a work permit in Canada, you are in the strongest possible position for Canadian immigration.
Your Next Steps
- If you received an ITA in this draw, begin your federal PR application immediately. You have 60 days. Ensure all your Canadian work history is documented.
- If you were not invited but you are working in Canada, check your current CRS score with the free CRS Simulator.
- Use the free Eligibility Assessment to see all pathways available to you, including provincial nominee programs.
- If you are considering gaining more Canadian work experience to strengthen your profile, the CRS Simulator shows exactly how much value each additional month of work experience adds to your score.
- Monitor the PNP Program Finder for provincial nominee draws that may be more accessible than federal Express Entry at your current CRS score.
Canadian work experience is your most valuable asset in Express Entry. IRCC recognizes this through lower CRS thresholds in the Canadian Experience Class.
What This Draw Means For You
If your CRS score is below 534, this draw did not affect you directly — but it's a signal about pool competitiveness. Use IMMERGITY's free Eligibility Assessment to see your current score, your distance from the cutoff, and which programs you qualify for today.
If your CRS is near or above 534, you may already be competitive. Use the CRS Simulator to run what-if scenarios and see how improving your language score or adding work experience could get you over the cutoff threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Express Entry Draw #364?
Express Entry Draw #364 was held on September 3, 2025 under the Canadian Experience Class category. IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 534. Candidates who received an ITA had 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application.
What does a CRS cutoff of 534 mean?
Only candidates with a CRS score of 534 or higher were invited in this draw. If your score was below 534, you remained in the pool and are eligible for future draws. CRS cutoffs vary by draw type — category draws typically cut lower than all-program draws. Use the Eligibility Assessment to check your current standing.
How can I improve my CRS score to qualify for future draws?
The highest-ROI CRS improvements are language score upgrades (each band improvement is worth 10–31 points), adding a valid job offer (50–200 points), and provincial nominations (+600 points). Use the CRS Simulator to model each scenario against your profile.