On June 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its most recent Express Entry CEC draw, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this round was 529, and only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before 6:06 p.m. UTC on September...
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Express Entry CEC Draw Sees Record High CRS in Draw #347, Issues 500 Invitations
After a three-month pause, Express Entry CEC Draw held on May 13, 2025, held its draw #347. With only 500 ITAs issued and an unusually high CRS cutoff, this latest CEC round raises questions about what lies ahead. Is IRCC falling behind on its in-Canada permanent residence targets? Should you prepare for bigger draws or...
New Express Entry Draw #333 Invites 4,000 Candidates for Permanent Residency
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the second Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw #333 of 2025 on January 23. In this latest draw, 4,000 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was set at 527, reflecting a 15-point decrease from the previous draw...
Canada’s Express Entry Draw #326 Issued 400 ITAs to CEC Candidates—What It Means for 2025
As Canada continues to refine its immigration policies, the Express Entry system remains a vital pathway for skilled workers seeking to make the country their home. Recent developments have set the stage for exciting opportunities in 2025, particularly for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). On November 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...
Canada’s First Express Entry Draw for CEC Category Invites 3000 Candidates
The latest Express Entry draw for CEC category, conducted on May 31, 2024, has brought exciting news for many aspiring permanent residents. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522 or higher. Breaking Down the Latest Canada Express Entry...
After the Pandemic—Where are the Jobs in Canada and What’s the Right Immigration Strategy?
I want a job in Canada but am not sure whether Canadian employers in my industry are hiring or not. How has the pandemic impact my occupation in Canada? Are there enough jobs for foreign skilled workers or are the vacancies likely to be filled by Canadians only? I know there are many job vacancies...