IRCC invites more candidates through Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 421 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 727; and Created an … Read more

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. See your eligibility for all category-based draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its first … Read more

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

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

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

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

How to get double the CRS points for work experience

In some cases, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system may be able to gain foreign and in-Canada work experience at the same time, giving them additional CRS points and increasing their chances of gaining PR. Pursuing this method can allow some candidates to increase their Comprehensive Ranking System score by more … Read more