If you’re preparing to apply for Canadian permanent residence, one of the most common questions is, Do I need a medical exam for Express Entry in 2026? The short answer is yes. Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a major change requiring applicants to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam...
When applying for permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system, every applicant, including accompanying dependents must undergo a mandatory Immigration Medical Exam (IME). This exam helps Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) assess whether an applicant’s health condition might pose a risk to public health, public safety, or create an excessive demand on Canada’s healthcare...
If you’re planning to apply for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry, one crucial step is the Immigration Medical Exam for Express Entry. As of August 21, 2025, IRCC requires all applicants to complete this exam before submitting their final PR application. Booking and completing your medical exam properly can help you avoid unnecessary delays...
If you’re preparing your Express Entry application, you might be wondering, What does the Immigration Medical Exam for Express Entry applicants include? This mandatory step helps IRCC ensure that incoming residents do not pose a health risk to Canadians. The exam also determines if any condition might cause excessive demand on Canada’s healthcare system. Overview...
Canada’s Express Entry pool has shifted sharply in recent weeks, driven by a surge of high-ranking profiles and a competitive Canadian Experience Class draw on November 12, 2025. The round invited 1,000 candidates with a cut-off score of 533, signaling a tougher environment for anyone sitting in mid-score ranges. A Rise in High Scores Across...
The Express Entry Latest Draw #378 held on November 12, 2025, brings renewed optimism for thousands of skilled workers hoping to settle permanently in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 533. This draw, the 378th since...
The Express Entry Draw continues to play a central role in welcoming skilled workers to Canada. On November 10, 2025, Canada invited 714 candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program. The latest Express Entry Draw #377 comes soon after the release of the Immigration Levels Plan 2026 to 2028 and reflects...
Express Entry Draw 376 has brought a major development for candidates who are fluent in French and are aiming for permanent residency in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply in a French language proficiency selection round. This draw, held on October 29, 2025, is one of the largest language category...
Canada has once again welcomed skilled professionals already living and working in the country through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. On October 28, 2025, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under Express Entry Draw #375, with a minimum CRS cut-off of 533 points. This latest draw adds to...
