Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #366 on September 15, 2025, inviting 228 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residency. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Express Entry latest draw score of 746 and had to submit their profile before 1:39 p.m. (UTC) on March 31, 2025. This...
Category: Express Entry
Express Entry Draw #365 Targets French Speakers – 4,500 ITAs Issued by IRCC
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major selection round under the Express Entry system. In latest Express Entry Draw #365 draw, 4,500 candidates with French-language proficiency received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 446, and only candidates who submitted their profile before...
Canada Held Express Entry Draw #364, Issued 1000 ITAs to CEC Candidates
Canada’s immigration landscape feels like a maze. But every twist like the newest Express Entry draw #364, brings fresh clarity. On 3 September 2025, Canada issued 1,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, with a CRS score cut-off of 534. That’s a lot of hopefuls. A lot of strategy. And a lot of opportunities,...
Express Entry Draw: 249 Invitations Issued in First September 2025 Round
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened September with a new Express Entry Draw, issuing 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile before August 28, 2025, at 7:19...
September 2025 Express Entry Next Draw Predictions: Upcoming Draws and CRS Cutoffs
The Express Entry system continues to be one of the most important immigration pathways to Canada. With recent shifts in global travel and immigration trends, many skilled workers are turning their focus north, especially as the United States experiences a decline in international travel and less welcoming immigration policies. Canada, on the other hand, remains...
Express Entry Draw #362 Issues 2,500 ITAs for Healthcare Professionals
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another major Express Entry draw #362 Canada, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in healthcare and social services. This marks the second-largest draw of the year for the sector, reinforcing Canada’s focus on addressing labour shortages in essential professions. To qualify, candidates required a minimum...
Canada Express Entry Draw #361, Invites 192 PNP Candidates at 800 CRS
Canada opened a fresh chapter for provincially endorsed candidates this week. In Express Entry draw #361 (August 18, 2025), IRCC invited 192 profiles from Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The CRS cut-off hit 800, reflecting the 600-point boost that comes with a provincial nomination. If your profile already carries a nomination, this was your moment. If...
IRCC Introduces Mandatory Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry Permanent Residence Applicants
Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce a major change to the Express Entry permanent residence process. Applicants will now be required to complete their immigration medical exam before submitting their applications. This adjustment is designed to shorten processing times and avoid delays caused by waiting for medical exam requests...
Canada Proposes Three New Occupational Categories for Express Entry in 2026
Big news for skilled workers eyeing permanent residence. Ottawa is consulting on Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026. If adopted, senior managers, scientists/researchers, and select military personnel could see dedicated draws next year. Lower cut-offs, faster selection, and clearer pathways may follow. Here’s what’s on the table—and how to prepare...