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New Draw Express Entry

IRCC Invites 646 PNP Candidates in a New Draw Express Entry

Canada keeps reinforcing its immigration system by inviting talented applicants to apply for permanent residence under the New Draw Express Entry system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on February 17, 2025, inviting 646 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, number... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IEC Work Permit Holders

Changes to IEC Work Permit Holders’ CRS Points in the Express Entry System

The Canadian immigration landscape is evolving, and recent updates to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have introduced key changes that impact IEC Work Permit Holders and Express Entry candidates. These modifications primarily affect employer-specific work permit holders under the Young Professionals category and could reshape the way skilled workers... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian Experience Class

IRCC Invites 3,300 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw

The fifth Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class for the year 2024 was conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 27-Aug, for which 3,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian immigration. The latest draw of invitations was in Round #312; the cut-off CRS score was... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
STEM candidates

5900 STEM candidates invited to the new occupation-specific Express Entry draw

On December 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for STEM candidates and issued 5,900 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals.  In round #274, the cut-off score was 481 points, 5 points fewer than the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry candidates

Which Express Entry candidates are most likely to receive an Invitation to Apply?

The Canadian Government released data on Express Entry candidates who most often have received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The data, covering January to September 2023, showed 53,455 ITAs issued. Express Entry manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program invited 292 candidates under the Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams

On August 15, 2024, The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) made a significant move towards fortifying the province’s workforce by inviting 226 candidates under two strategic streams: the Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) stream and the International Education Stream. As Manitoba continues to thrive as a hub for global talent, these... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry Draw 2025

Ottawa Invites 4,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Under Express Entry Draw 2025

On February 5, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a highly anticipated Express Entry draw 2025, inviting 4,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. This marks another milestone in Canada’s commitment to attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience to support the country’s labor market needs... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »