As 2025 draws to a close, reviewing the Express Entry draws conducted throughout the year provides a clear picture of the types of candidates Canada prioritized for permanent residence (PR). In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hosted a total of 58 Express Entry draws, spanning across various categories (as of December...
For many aspiring immigrants, Canada’s Express Entry system is the gateway to permanent residency. But among the most buzzed-about-and controversial-issues as we approach 2026 is whether “cooks”(NOC 63200) will be removed from the Trade Occupation category altogether. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration This isn’t mere speculation: changes in Express Entry categories and...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out another significant Express Entry draw, maintaining a rapid pace of invitations that is reshaping prospects for candidates as Canada approaches 2026. The most recent draw, held on December 17, 2025, focused on the French language proficiency category and issued an impressive 6,000 Invitations to...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the most recent draw, the department invited 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this round, candidates were required to have:...
Thousands of Canadians who were previously affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent are now eligible to obtain Canadian citizenship. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3—An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act—officially became law. “This new legislation strengthens the bond between Canadians at home and around the world, and reaffirms...
The latest processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show shorter wait times for several application categories compared to one month ago. Improvements are most noticeable in temporary residence streams, including work and study permits, as well as the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for permanent residence. Book Your Consultation...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the latest round, the department invited 1,000 candidates in a targeted draw for Healthcare and Social Services professionals. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to...
Canada has just delivered some exciting news for immigration hopefuls. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates—and it turned out to be the largest CEC-specific draw in more than 16 months. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration A Big Win for CEC...
On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the results of the first Express Entry draw of the month. This latest round issued 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It is the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw of 2025, reflecting the federal...
Canada took a major step towards strengthening its health-care system – and giving internationally trained doctors already working here a clearer route to permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on 8 th December 2025 the creation of a new, dedicated Express Entry category for physicians with recent Canadian work experience. Book...
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