IRCC Holds First Express Entry Draw of October, Targets CEC Category Canada began the month of October by inviting once again, under its Express Entry system, yet another batch of people who had had prior working experience in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued an invitation to 1,000...
Canada Closes PR Path for Caregivers Abroad Canada closed its international intake stream of its Home Care Worker Pilots (HCWP) effective this month, taking away one process that was initially projected to open up to overseas caregivers the chance to apply directly for permanent residence.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
IRCC Continues to Prefer Applicants of the Provincial Nominee Program Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now made its latest Express Entry draw to give 291 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).The September 29, 2025, draw needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)...
Alberta PNP September 2025: More Than 1,400 Invitations Issued Alberta doubled its immigration this September, issuing more than 1,400 invitations under various provincial nominee program (PNP) draws, the largest monthly intake this year. Alberta’s Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is quickly becoming the gateway of preference among skilled workers who...
New Population Figures from Canada 2025 New population figures from Canada show a sudden decline in growth that is a reflection of spillovers from new immigration programs aimed at moderating an inflow of temporary residents. Also check out New Canada Immigration Plan 2025 to 2027 | Canada Immigration Levels Plan For 2024-2026 | Canada Immigration...
IRCC Backlog Increases as Study Permit Delays Surge Canada’s immigration system is again experiencing skyrocketing delays with the increasing backlog of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). According to the latest data released on August 31, the backlog increased to 958,850 pending cases from 901,700 at the close of...
Canada Announces AI Screening for Travellers This new AI system is looking to streamline border security. Visitors to Canada will soon experience something radically different in how they’re processed at the border when Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) begins rolling out artificial-intelligence technology at chosen land ports of crossing. The...
Manitoba Skilled Workers PNP Draw 2025 The province of Manitoba once again proved its dedication to resolving labour gaps and accepting skilled expertise by inviting more than 900 candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The recent draw, conducted on September 18, 2025, issued 911 Letters of Advice to Apply...
First Express Entry Draw for Trade Occupations in 2025 Canada has hit immigration milestones by making the first Express Entry draw for trade occupations in 2025. The draw by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was made in the course of the week and issued 1,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)...
Express Entry Draw #367: IRCC Invites 2,500 Candidates in Education Occupations Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has resumed issuing invitations under the educational sector of Express Entry for the first time after May 2025. The latest round is the fifth Express Entry draw that occurred in September, indicating the...