Blog - CIC News Update

July 22, 2025
CIC News Update
Express Entry, PNP

New Express Entry Draw of the Month Invites PNP Candidates for PR

In its latest Express Entry draw on 21st July, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has invited a total of 202 candidates to apply for Canadian PR through the...

July 21, 2025
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP

Alberta Steps Up Immigration Efforts to Address Skilled Labour Shortages

Alberta is continuing its efforts to address increasing labour market demands by extending invitations to skilled foreign workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In July 2025 alone,...

July 19, 2025
CIC News Update
Study

Four Canadian Cities Among World’s Best for Students

Canada continues to cement its global reputation as a top destination for international education, with four of its cities earning prestigious spots in the QS Best Student Cities 2026...

July 18, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada

Shifting Timelines : How IRCC Processing Times Have Evolved Since July 2024

In the past year, Canada’s immigration processing times have undergone significant changes across various immigration pathways. From permanent residence to temporary visas and citizenship services, timelines published by Immigration,...

July 17, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Manitoba

Manitoba Temporarily Suspends Employer Services Applications Under PNP Until August 2025

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced a short-term suspension on new Employer Services application intake, effective from July 4, 2025. This pause is expected to last until...

July 17, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Family Visa

Canada Reopens Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program with July 2025 Intake

In a move aimed at promoting family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake....

July 14, 2025
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

British Columbia Focuses on Entrepreneurial Talent in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw

British Columbia continues to solidify its position as a top destination for entrepreneurial immigrants with its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on July 8, 2025. The draw...

July 14, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Targets International Graduates and Skilled Workers in Latest Immigration Draw

On July 10, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new invitation round aimed at attracting individuals with strong connections to the province, particularly international student graduates...

July 14, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada

Canada’s Rental Market Cools in 2025 as Temporary Resident Numbers Decline

Canada’s rental housing landscape is undergoing a significant shift in 2025, as key metropolitan areas witness a downturn in asking rents. This trend, largely attributed to falling numbers of...

July 12, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada

New Restrictions on Low-Wage LMIA Applications Take Effect in 26 Canadian Regions

In a significant policy update, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has revised the list of regions ineligible for processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
788	202	PNP #356
518	3,000	CEC #355
750	356	PNP #354
521	3,000	CEC #353
742	503	PNP #352
529	3,000	CEC #351
784	125	Provincial Nominee Program #350
504	500	Healthcare and social services occupations #349
726	277	PNP #348
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
621	Manitoba	27
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws ➜