Express Entry draw #381
Canadian Experience Class round held on November 26, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #381 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on November 26, 2025. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 531, 2 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#378).
CRS cut-off
531
-2 vs previous CEC draw (#378)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #381 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 26, 2025 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 531 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 08, 2025 at 19:02:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 531, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 08, 2025 at 19:02:26 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 24, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 779 | |
| 501-600 | 26,351 | |
| 451-500 | 68,875 | |
| 491-500 | 12,336 | |
| 481-490 | 12,276 | |
| 471-480 | 14,752 | |
| 461-470 | 14,446 | |
| 451-460 | 15,065 | |
| 401-450 | 70,194 | |
| 441-450 | 14,213 | |
| 431-440 | 14,676 | |
| 421-430 | 13,119 | |
| 411-420 | 13,989 | |
| 401-410 | 14,197 | |
| 351-400 | 53,004 | |
| 301-350 | 19,321 | |
| 0-300 | 8,132 | |
| Total | 246,656 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 531 was the 8th lowest of 15 CEC draws in 2025 (average 529).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#378, November 12, 2025): cut-off -2, invitations 1,000 → 1,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 23, 2025 and November 24, 2025, the pool changed by +898 profiles overall and +212 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #382 French (408), #380 PNP (699).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #378 | November 12, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| #375 | October 28, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| #370 | October 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| #364 | September 3, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| #359 | August 7, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #381?+
531. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on November 26, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 531.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #381?+
October 08, 2025 at 19:02:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 531 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #381?+
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.