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August 13, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Canada Eyes Three New Express Entry Categories for 2026 to Target Key Skilled Talent

The Canadian government will introduce three new occupation groups in its Express Entry system by 2026, which would grant new permanent residence to senior managers, to researchers and scientists,...

August 12, 2025
CIC News Update
PNP

Canada Restricts Budget Controls for Francophone and Rural Streams of Immigration

July 29, 2025, witnessed a significant change in Canada’s permanent residency immigration regulations under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) and the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The government...

August 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP, Trending

Manitoba Conducts First Skilled Worker Draw of August 2025

Manitoba has formally announced its first provincial immigration draw in August, inviting skilled workers to submit their applications for a provincial nomination under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)....

August 9, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Canada Conducts Third Express Entry Draw in One Week, Prioritizing Francophone Talent

Canada ended what was the busiest week of the year for Express Entry with a third draw in two days on Thursday, closing out a record-breaking year for its...

August 8, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

IRCC Conducts Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class Participants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted another targeted invitation round under Express Entry, reserving it for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) participants only. Also Read Canada Holds...

August 7, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

The Latest Round of Express Entry Draw Invites PNP Candidates

IRCC, Canada’s immigration body, has recently invited eligible candidates to apply for the Canadian PR through its latest Express Entry draw round. The latest draw took place on August...

Alberta Issues ITAs to Construction Workers in Latest Draw Under Express Entry Stream

August 4, 2025
CIC News Update
Alberta, Trending

Alberta Invites Skilled Construction Professionals in Recent Express Entry Draw

In a strategic move of the province to support its increasing infrastructure requirements, Alberta did a focused immigration draw on July 25, 2025, designed specifically for professionals in the...

August 4, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada

IRCC Introduces Greater Transparency in Refusals for Temporary Visa Applicants

IRCC has recently started sending officer notes along with selected temporary visa refusal letters. This is an attempt by the IRCC to enhance greater transparency in immigration processes and...

July 29, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, PNP

New Francophone Immigration Pathway Expands in Three Canadian Communities

Three Canadian regions—Acadian Peninsula (New Brunswick), St. Pierre Jolys (Manitoba), and Kelowna (British Columbia)—have officially announced their involvement in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), a new permanent residency...

July 25, 2025
CIC News Update
Study

Canada’s Immigration Backlog Grows Again in June 2025 Despite Study Permit Gains

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada’s immigration department, is still grappling with the increasing number of applications. As of June 30, 2025, IRCC disclosed a total backlog of...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
789	279	PNP #395
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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