Canada just launched its First Express Entry Healthcare Draw of 2025—and it’s already setting records. On May 2, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. What made headlines, however, was the record-high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 510, the...
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Canada’s First Express Entry Draw for Education Professionals Issued 1,000 ITAs
On May 1, 2025, Canada conducted its first-ever Express Entry Draw for Education Professionals, officially labeled Express Entry Draw. In this draw, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to qualified candidates in the education sector, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 479. This is a ground breaking opportunity for teachers, early...
Canada Express Entry Draw #343 Invites 421 PNP Candidates with CRS Cut-Off at 727
Canada continues to be a top destination for skilled migrants, and the latest Express Entry draw #343 proves it yet again. Held on April 28, 2025, this Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw invited 421 candidates to apply for permanent residence. With a CRS cut-off score of 727, this round marks a noticeable shift compared to...
New STEM Express Entry Stream Revamped – Check Eligibility, Updated Occupations and Titles for 2025
Canada’s Express Entry system continues to evolve — and for skilled professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the rules just changed. In February 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major updates to the STEM category in Express Entry, removing 19 occupations and adding six new ones. For many professionals, this reshuffle has...
Canada’ Latest Express Entry Draw #342 Issues 825 Invitations for PNP Candidates
Canada just held Express Entry draw #342, and it’s making headlines for all the right reasons. On April 14, 2025, 825 invitations were issued to candidates who had already secured a Provincial Nomination, confirming once again that provinces continue to play a strong role in shaping Canada’s immigration landscape. But there’s more to this draw...
Canada Removes Job Offer CRS Points in Express Entry: Impact on Immigrants
The Canadian government has made a significant change to its Express Entry system, impacting thousands of immigration hopefuls. As of March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has eliminated the additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points previously awarded for job offers. This decision affects all future and current candidates in the Express Entry...
Canada Conducts Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw #341, Invites 7,500 French-Speaking Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 7,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw #341, making it the largest of the year. Held on March 21, 2025, this draw specifically targeted Francophone candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379 or higher. Notably, this marks the lowest CRS...
Canada Holds Third Latest Express Entry Draw #340 of March 2025, Invites 536 PNP Candidates
Canada continues to invite skilled immigrants through the Express Entry system, with the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw issuing 536 invitations to apply (ITAs). This marks the third latest Express Entry draw #340 of March 2025, demonstrating Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) ongoing focus on economic immigration. Latest Express Entry Draw #340 Highlights...
Latest Express Entry Draw #339 Invites French-Speaking Candidates with Lowest CRS Since August 2024
The latest Express Entry draw #339 has created a significant opportunity for French-speaking candidates. On March 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the category-based selection for French-language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 410—the lowest recorded for this category since August 2024....