Canada began the year 2025 with its first Express Entry draw for trade occupations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,250 candidates to apply for permanent residence in this round.

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Key Highlights of the Draw

  • Draw Name: Trade Occupations

  • Date and Time: September 18, 2025

  • Number of ITAs Issued: 1,250

  • CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate: 505

Focus on Trade Occupations

This draw targeted skilled candidates with experience in trade occupations. Canada still needs more workers in this sector. Therefore, IRCC organized the draw to meet the growing demand. By selecting trade professionals, Canada can strengthen industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance.

What This Means for Candidates

If you received an invitation, you should now prepare your application for permanent residence. Remember, IRCC gives you only 60 days to submit all documents. If your score is close to 505, stay hopeful. More draws are expected in the coming months, and your chance of selection may improve.

Looking Ahead

Canada’s Express Entry program continues to be one of the fastest ways to get permanent residency. Since trade occupations are in focus in 2025, workers in these fields have better opportunities to immigrate successfully.

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