IRCC Updated minimum settlement fund numbers for Express Entry candidates
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Former International Students Dominated Express Entry Invitations in 2023
Most of the remaining 49 percent of the immigration slots in Express Entry in 2023 were occupied by international students who received Express Entry invitations and are eager to advance to permanent residency as soon as possible. Of a staggering 46 of the persons that got an ITA, 2% got... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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 »
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 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 »
Latest Canada Express Entry draw #275 invited 1,325 candidates
On December 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,325 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the latest Canada Express Entry draw #275. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 542 points, 19 points... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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 »