The closure of British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) graduate streams—along with the indefinite suspension of three new ones planned for 2025—has disrupted the permanent residency (PR) plans of many international graduates in BC. Making matters tougher, the federal government slashed PNP nomination allocations by 50%, leaving many scrambling for alternative pathways...
Dreaming of living in Canada? Then you’ve probably heard of the Express Entry system—Canada’s fast-track path for skilled immigrants. At the heart of it lies your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and the higher it is, the better your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. But what if...
Canada’s immigration system sprang into action on April 14, 2025, as Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first Express Entry draw of the month. This round was all about the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with 825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to candidates who met a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff...
Canada remains a leading destination for skilled workers and international graduates seeking stability and a prosperous future. For those already living and working in Canada under temporary permits, the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) offers a golden opportunity to transition to permanent residency. But how does Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
As of March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including those backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). What Does This Mean for Express Entry Candidates? Previously, candidates could earn 50 or 200 extra CRS points for...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw focused on French language proficiency, the department issued 7,500 ITAs. To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379 and...
Canada’s Express Entry system has introduced exciting updates in 2025, featuring a new education category designed to fast-track permanent residency for skilled professionals with experience in 5 key occupations. This targeted category aims to address critical staffing needs in schools, daycare centers, and specialized institutions across the country. If you work as an...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw focused on candidates with French language proficiency. To qualify for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410 and...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. On March 3, 2025, the department issued 725 ITAs through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667 and had to have created an...
On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled a new category for the 2025 Express Entry draws and updated the list of occupations within existing categories. This announcement confirms the prediction made by Immigration News Canada (INC) in July 2024 regarding the introduction of a category for education-related occupations. Discover...
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