Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw 387
- Date of Draw: December 16, 2025
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of ITAs issued: 5,000
- Minimum CRS score required: 515 (the lowest CRS cut-off for CEC in 2025)
- Rank Required: 5,000 or above
- Tie-Breaking Rule: September 9, 2025 at 18:58:59 UTC (If more than one candidate had the same lowest score, the date and time of profile submission determined eligibility).
This drop in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score from recent CEC rounds is welcome news for candidates in the Express Entry pool, particularly those with Canadian work experience who may have been waiting for a more attainable score threshold.
Recent Trends in CEC Draws
December has been an active month for Express Entry, especially for CEC candidates:
- December 10, 2025: A previous CEC draw invited 6,000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 520, showing strong momentum in late-year draws focused on in-Canada experience. Throughout 2025, CEC draws have seen varying CRS thresholds, with earlier rounds issuing 1,000–4,000 ITAs with scores ranging mostly between the low-500s.
- The recent sequence of large CEC draws including back-to-back rounds in early December underscores the federal government’s prioritization of skilled workers already living and working in Canada. These candidates are seen as highly integrated into the labour market and well positioned to transition into permanent residents.
What This Means for Express Entry Candidates
The drop to a 515 CRS cut-off in the latest CEC round offers renewed optimism for candidates who have been close to the cut-off range but just missed earlier invitations. With Express Entry thresholds fluctuating based on overall pool composition and IRCC priorities, Canadian work experience continues to be a valuable advantage for permanent residence hopefuls.
How CanApprove Can Support You
If you’re in Canada on work authorization or planning to apply through the Canadian Experience Class, CanApprove’s expert consultants can help you:
- Assess your CRS score and eligibility
- Identify strategies to improve your profile
- Prepare and submit your PR application accurately and efficiently
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