Express Entry: Canada holds first healthcare professions draw of the year

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 healthcare and social services category-based draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510; and Created … Read more

May 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

After maintaining a steady rhythm of four draws in February and March, Express Entry activity slowed noticeably in April, with fewer invitations issued across fewer rounds. April saw the issuance of 1,246 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across a total of two draws, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates … Read more

IRCC holds first CEC draw in more than three months

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 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 547; and Created an … Read more

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; and Created an … Read more

Lost CRS points for arranged employment? Boost your score with language tests

If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry, language proficiency can make or break your chances of success. As a sole applicant, you can score up to 310 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for language proficiency.* Book a CELPIP Test Date Maximizing your language points can give you an edge over other candidates in … Read more

How Provincial Nominee Program closures can benefit skilled workers in Canada

Several Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams across Canada have been paused or closed in 2025. But that doesn’t necessarily mean bad news for skilled foreign workers in Canada seeking permanent residence (PR). That’s because these changes reflect a strategic shift in Canada’s overall immigration plan that places more weight on federal programs like Express Entry. … Read more

IRCC extends policy allowing foreign workers on closed work permits to change employers

Foreign nationals on closed work permits will continue to benefit from a COVID-era temporary public policy allowing them to change employers and/or occupations prior to obtaining a new work permit. Under this policy, a foreign worker on closed work permit can obtain authorization from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to begin working for a … Read more

New IRCC Update On Processing Times As Of May 2025

Last Updated On 29 May 2025, 11:19 AM EDT (Toronto Time) New IRCC update: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing time updates as of May 28, 2025. These processing times offer critical insights for those applying for visas, permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or passports. Whether you’re planning to study, work, … Read more

New Canada Work Permit Policy Effective May 2025

Last Updated On 29 May 2025, 8:41 AM EDT (Toronto Time) On May 27, 2025, Canada introduced a transformative temporary public policy aimed at streamlining the process for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) on work permits seeking to change jobs or employers. This policy, enacted under section 25.2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), … Read more