Latest Express Entry PNP Draw On March 16 sends 362 ITAs for Permanent Residency.
In the latest round of Invitation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent 362 invitations to apply (ITA) through…
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Canada Issues 1,000 Invitations in New Express Entry Draw Targeting Healthcare and Social Services Workers
Canada has issued a new Express Entry draw inviting 1,000 healthcare and social services workers to apply for permanent residence. With a CRS cutoff of 476, this category-based draw highlights Canada’s growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and strengthens opportunities for immigration in 2025.
Canada Unveils New Express Entry Category for Physicians With Canadian Work Experience
Canada has launched a new Express Entry category for physicians with Canadian work experience, offering eligible doctors a faster pathway to permanent residence. The stream targets key medical occupations and is expected to feature lower CRS requirements, improving ITA chances for qualified candidates.
Canada Issues 6,000 CEC Invitations in Largest Express Entry Draw Since 2024
Canada has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply in its largest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw in over 16 months, lowering the CRS score to 520 and opening new opportunities for skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residence.
Alberta’s New 2026 ID Rules Spark Major Concerns for Immigrants and International Workers
Alberta will require citizenship markers on ID cards by 2026. Learn how the new policy affects immigrants, international students, and work-permit holders.
IRCC Conducts Express Entry Healthcare and Social Services Draw
IRCC held an Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services occupations, inviting skilled workers essential to Canada’s growing care sectors.
IRCC Conducts Largest Express Entry PNP Draw in Over Six Months
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its largest Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw in over six months, marking another major step in Canada’s 2025 skilled immigration plan.
Alberta Invites Over 1,100 Candidates in Four Provincial Immigration Draws
Alberta invited over 1,100 skilled workers through four immigration draws in October 2025 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, highlighting the province’s growing demand for talent in healthcare, construction, and other key sectors.
IRCC Removes Study Permit Cap For Graduate Students
IRCC exempts graduate students from Canada’s study permit cap and introduces two-week fast-track processing for PhD applicants starting January 2026.
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan Prioritizes Permanent Residency Over Temporary Visas
Canada boosts its 2026 PNP targets by 66% while cutting study permits and Temporary Foreign Worker admissions to balance permanent and temporary immigration.
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: New Permanent Residence Pathways for International Students and PGWP Holders
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Plan introduces new PR pathways for international students and PGWP holders, helping them transition to permanent residency.
PEI PNP Holds Surprise Draw for International Graduates
PEI PNP held an unexpected draw on October 27, 2025, inviting 159 international graduates under Labour and Express Entry streams.
New IRCC Rule Triggers PGWP Refusals — Missing English Test Now Costing Students Their Work Permits
Canada’s IRCC is rejecting hundreds of PGWP applications because students didn’t include English or French language test results. Starting November 2024, language test proof is mandatory for all Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants. Learn how to meet the new requirements and save your PGWP application from refusal.
IRCC Conducts Express Entry PNP Draw
IRCC held a new Express Entry PNP draw on October 27, 2025, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 302 applicants received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency with a minimum CRS score of 761. The high cutoff reflects the 600 additional points awarded to candidates with a PNP nomination.
IRCC Invites 6,000 for PR in Express Entry French Draw
IRCC held a French language Express Entry draw on Oct 29, 2025, inviting 6,000 candidates for permanent residency with a CRS cut-off of 416.
Latest Express Entry Draw: 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Invited by IRCC
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw on October 28, 2025, inviting 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 533 to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
B.C. Receives 1,254 Additional Immigration Nominations for 2025 Under BC PNP
British Columbia has secured 1,254 extra immigration nominations for 2025 under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The new spots will support healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and international post-graduate applicants waiting from 2024.
Canada PGWP Refusals Linked to English Language Test Requirements for International Students
Many international students in Canada are facing PGWP refusals due to English language test requirements. Learn why study permit holders are being denied work permits and how this impacts their future.
IRCC Issues 1,000 Invitations in Latest CEC Draw with CRS Cut-Off at 534
On October 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,000 candidates under the CEC Draw.
Sharp Decline in Indian International Students in Canada 2025
Canada sees a 67% drop in Indian international students in 2025. Learn how immigration policies, rising costs, and global competition drive this decline.
Canada’s Population Growth Slows as Immigration Rules Tighten
Canada reports its slowest population growth since 2020 as new immigration rules reduce study permits, work permits, and temporary resident arrivals.
Travellers to Canada Now Face AI Screening at Border Crossings
Canada has introduced AI screening at border crossings to enhance security and speed up entry for travellers. Learn how this new technology works and what visitors should expect.
Canada’s Immigration Backlog Nears One Million, Raising Economic Concerns
Canada’s immigration backlog reached 958,850 applications in August 2025, straining processing times and impacting the economy and labor market.
Canada Asylum Claims Drop Sharply in 2025 After New Immigration Rules
Canada asylum claims fell 34% in 2025, driven by visa rules for Mexican nationals, Safe Third Country Agreement updates, and stricter TRV scrutiny.
First Express Entry Trades Draw of 2025: CRS Jumps to 505 After Cooks Added
On September 18, 2025, Canada held its first Express Entry Trades draw of the year, inviting 1,250 candidates with a record-high CRS cutoff of 505. The increase is linked to the inclusion of cooks and food service roles, raising competition for trade applicants.