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IRCC conducted the first draw of the year for Skilled Trades candidates under Express Entry On September 18, 2025, Immig...
09/20/2025

IRCC conducted the first draw of the year for Skilled Trades candidates under Express Entry

On September 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s first occupation-specific Express Entry draw for candidates working in skilled trades occupations and issued 1,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In round #368, the cut-off score was 505, 72 points more than the previous draw for this category-based selection, held on October 23, 2025. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 05, 2024, at 22:36:09 UTC. This year, Canada issued 65,547 ITAs through 38 Express Entry draws.

IRCC conducted the second-ever Express Entry draw for education occupationsOn September 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees ...
09/18/2025

IRCC conducted the second-ever Express Entry draw for education occupations

On September 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for candidates working in education occupations and issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In round #367, the cut-off score was 462 points, 17 points fewer than the previous draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was July 09, 2025, at 04:24:19 UTC. As of September 14, 2025, 251,630 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 64,297 ITAs in 37 Express Entry draws.

Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streamsOn September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) up...
09/04/2025

Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams

On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times have increased or remained the same for all streams, except for the Global Talent Stream.
Global Talent Stream - 8 business days (-1 day)
Agricultural stream – 16 business days (+2 days)
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 8 business days (+1 day)
Permanent Residence Stream - 259 business days (+5 days)
High-wage Stream - 37 business days
Low-wage Stream - 42 business days (+1 day)

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Ontario issued invitations under three Employer Job Offer StreamsOn September 2, 2025, the Government of Ontario conduct...
09/04/2025

Ontario issued invitations under three Employer Job Offer Streams
On September 2, 2025, the Government of Ontario conducted immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS) and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted healthcare professionals, as well as early childhood educators & assistants. The OINP issued 1,305 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 1,105 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, and 233 ITAs under the EJO IDS Stream. In total, the province issued invitations to 6,906 candidates in 2025.

Canadian Experience ClassDate and time: September 3, 2025CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 534Number of invi...
09/04/2025

Canadian Experience Class

Date and time: September 3, 2025
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 534
Number of invitations issued: 1,000
Rank needed: 1,000 or above
Tie-breaking rule: August 14, 2025 at 08:28:38 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Ottawa invited 192 PNP candidates under Express EntryOn August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (I...
08/19/2025

Ottawa invited 192 PNP candidates under Express Entry
On August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw #361. The Government of Canada issued 192 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 800 points, 61 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 11, 2025, at 19:17:09 UTC. As of August 17, 2025, 254,113 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2025, the Government of Canada invited 53,320 Express Entry candidates, including 6,470 PNP candidates.

IRCC expands Express Entry categories for 2026: Leadership, science, and military roles addedImmigration, Refugees and C...
08/15/2025

IRCC expands Express Entry categories for 2026: Leadership, science, and military roles added
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual consultation for the 2026 Express Entry program, signalling a significant expansion with three potential new categories. While maintaining the current six categories, including French-language proficiency, healthcare, and education, IRCC plans to introduce Leadership and Senior , and and Highly Skilled Recruits categories. This strategic expansion aims to enhance Canada's competitiveness in attracting global talent while addressing specific economic and innovation needs. The consultation, running until September 3, 2025, will gather stakeholder feedback before finalizing the 2026 selection criteria.

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IRCC introduces mandatory upfront medical exams for Express Entry permanent residence applications starting August 2025I...
08/15/2025

IRCC introduces mandatory upfront medical exams for Express Entry permanent residence applications starting August 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to complete medical examinations before submitting their applications. Currently, applicants submit their complete permanent residence application first, then await IRCC instructions to complete required medical exams. This change will not affect applications submitted before the implementation date or non-Express Entry permanent residence applications. Effective August 21, 2025, the change aims to reduce processing times by ensuring all medical requirements are fulfilled upfront, which may help eliminate delays caused by medical exam scheduling and results verification after application submission.

IRCC conducted August’s first Express Entry draw for PNP candidatesOn August 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizens...
08/07/2025

IRCC conducted August’s first Express Entry draw for PNP candidates

On August 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw #358. The Government of Canada issued 225 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 739 points, 49 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 23, 2025, at 06:35:51 UTC. As of August 5, 2025, 256,585 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2025, the Government of Canada invited 49,628 Express Entry candidates, including 6,278 PNP candidates.

08/05/2025

Canada is looking for French-speaking skilled workers. Find out how to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry: https://bit.ly/49yDhn1

08/05/2025

IRCC updated proof of funds for the Atlantic Immigration Program

As of July 29, 2025, IRCC has revised the settlement fund requirements for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). A single applicant must now show at least $3,815, while a family of four needs $7,090. These updates align with the new low-income cut-off (LICO) thresholds and could affect applicant eligibility. Funds must be readily available, personal savings only, not borrowed or locked in assets like real estate. Official bank letters showing account balances and history are required. If applying with a spouse, either joint or individual accounts can be accepted with proof of access. Those already working in Canada on a valid work permit are exempt, but newcomers are advised to bring more than the minimum and declare amounts over $10,000 at the border.

Canada extended temporary measures for Palestinians as the Gaza crisis continuesImmigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab a...
08/05/2025

Canada extended temporary measures for Palestinians as the Gaza crisis continues

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that Canada will extend special immigration measures for Palestinians currently in Canada who cannot return home due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The measures, first introduced in December 2023, provide fee-exempt permits and status extensions for Palestinians in Canada and family members of Canadian residents who fled Gaza after October 7, 2023. To date, over 1,750 people from Gaza have been approved to enter Canada after security screening, with more than 860 having already arrived safely. Officials continue processing applications while advocating for those still trapped in the region.

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