Express Entry draw #347
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 13, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #347 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 13, 2025. IRCC issued 500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 547, 26 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#335).
CRS cut-off
547
+26 vs previous CEC draw (#335)
Invitations
500
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #347 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 547 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 21, 2024 at 17:26:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 547, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 21, 2024 at 17:26:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 13, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 28 | |
| 501-600 | 22,435 | |
| 451-500 | 73,741 | |
| 491-500 | 12,429 | |
| 481-490 | 12,704 | |
| 471-480 | 16,641 | |
| 461-470 | 16,691 | |
| 451-460 | 15,276 | |
| 401-450 | 69,673 | |
| 441-450 | 14,439 | |
| 431-440 | 15,241 | |
| 421-430 | 13,718 | |
| 411-420 | 13,589 | |
| 401-410 | 12,686 | |
| 351-400 | 53,684 | |
| 301-350 | 22,069 | |
| 0-300 | 8,452 | |
| Total | 250,082 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 547 was the highest of 15 CEC draws in 2025 (average 529).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#335, February 5, 2025): cut-off +26, invitations 4,000 → 500.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 12, 2025 and May 13, 2025, the pool changed by +113 profiles overall and -366 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #346 PNP (706).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #335 | February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 |
| #333 | January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 |
| #332 | January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 |
| #326 | November 19, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| #323 | November 13, 2024 | 400 | 547 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #347?+
547. IRCC invited 500 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 13, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 547.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #347?+
May 21, 2024 at 17:26:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 547 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #347?+
Only candidates eligible for the CEC round type. Program-specific rounds open only to candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class — people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.