Category Archives: News & Updates

IRCC issues 3,000 invitations to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a targeted draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529. Summary of […]

Newfoundland and Labrador invites provincial immigration candidates in third round of invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has invited more candidates for provincial immigration through its third round of invitations in 2025 since it adopted an Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier in February of this year. This round of invitations, which took place on May 29, 2025, selected candidates who submitted EOIs to the province for the Newfoundland […]

IRCC holds Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services occupations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a targeted draw for healthcare and social services occupations. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504. […]

Manitoba invites more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation in special initiatives. MPNP draw results On May 29, the MPNP held a draw […]

How have IRCC’s processing times changed over the past year?

To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances. Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly. Processing times for an application type can increase or decrease due to a myriad of factors, such […]

Yukon Nominee Program sending out invitations for 2025 intake

Yukon has begin sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program. On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the 2025 priorities than the number of available nomination spots.” As per the latest press release, during the YNP’s recent intake […]

IRCC shares common mistakes in PR applications — here’s what to avoid

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released a training guide for immigration officers making decisions on permanent resident (PR) applications. The 447-page document includes, amongst other things, case examples of candidates and recommended results following analyses of their applications. Based on these examples, here are some common mistakes candidates have made that led immigration […]

Express Entry is prioritizing new trades: Do you qualify?

If you qualify for Express Entry’s new Trade category, you’re more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. On February 27, 2025, Canada made major changes to its Express Entry categories. The Trade occupations category was overhauled with a total of 19 occupations added, and four removed. Eligible occupations under […]

Canada invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 511 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 706. Summary of Express […]

These are the types of candidates receiving ITAs from Express Entry’s new Education category draw

Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR). This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations under its umbrella. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its first category-based selection draw for the Education category, […]

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