Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in a category-based Express Entry draw, specifically targeting candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services occupations (Version 2). Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 or higher were invited to apply in today’s draw....
On October 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the third Express Entry draw of the month, issuing 345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw highlights the ongoing federal preference for candidates with strong provincial nominations. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The Comprehensive Ranking...
On October 9, 2025, Manitoba conducted its first draw of the month under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing a total of 862 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates in the Skilled Worker stream. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Invitations were issued through both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it will not clear its entire backlog of permanent residence (PR) applications in 2025—only specific PR pathways will see their inventories fully processed this year. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration According to the latest Minister Transition Binder, only a select group of economic immigration...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In this recent draw, the IRCC extended 4,500 ITAs to candidates with French-language proficiency. To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria: Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Summary of...
Canada’s immigration strategy is undergoing a significant shift. After years of aggressive growth, the federal government is now deliberately slowing the rate of immigration, particularly for temporary residents. This change is not just a matter of policy—it affects millions, from international students to skilled workers and family members abroad. In this blog, we’ll...
Canada’s immigration system took a significant step forward on October 1, 2025, with the first Express Entry draw of the month. In this draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Book Your Consultation for Canadian...
The “Applicants Not Working in Canada” stream under Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) is officially closed, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This update appeared on the IRCC’s website on September 29, 2025. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration When the HCWP was first introduced, it was expected that...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to: Express Entry Draw Summary for 2025 Date Draw Type Number...
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted a draw on September 19, inviting foreign nationals to apply for nomination. This draw marks the province’s ninth of the year, continuing its trend of holding approximately one draw per month in 2025. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration In this latest draw,...
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