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July 4, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Express Entry in June 2025: A Surge in Draws and Rising Competition

Canada’s Express Entry system witnessed a notable resurgence in June 2025, marking a shift in immigration trends for the year. With six draws conducted in just one month, Immigration,...

July 3, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Ontario

OINP Tightens Rules: Applications Can Now Be Returned Before Nomination

Effective July 1, 2025, sweeping reforms have taken effect in Ontario’s immigration program, marking a major shift in how the province selects and manages immigrants through the Ontario Immigrant...

July 2, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Sends PNP Invitations to International Students and Skilled Workers

Manitoba has once again extended its welcome to qualified immigrants by issuing new invitations through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province conducted two targeted invitation rounds on...

July 1, 2025
CIC News Update
British Columbia

British Columbia Releases 2024 PNP Report: Key Stats, Trends, and Policy Updates

British Columbia has released its 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Annual Report, providing in-depth insights into immigration nominations, occupational trends, and program changes. The report outlines the province’s strategic...

June 30, 2025
CIC News Update
Settling in Canada

Canada to Introduce New PR Pathway for Skilled Refugees in 2025

Canada is set to introduce a new permanent residency pathway in 2025 aimed at providing skilled refugees and displaced individuals with a long-term immigration solution. The upcoming program, which...

June 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Work

Canada Raises Wage Thresholds for Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Major Policy Shift

In a significant update to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the federal government, through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), has implemented a new set of wage thresholds,...

June 28, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada

Unexpected Spike in Canada’s Immigration Backlog: May 2025 Sees First Surge in Seven Months

Key Insights from May 2025 Data After months of steady improvement, Canada’s immigration backlog saw a surprising increase in May 2025, marking the first upward trend since October 2024....

June 27, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

IRCC Continues CEC Momentum with 3,000 New Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week on June 26, this time targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). A...

June 26, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Study

Canada Revamps PGWP Eligibility: Major Overhaul in Fields of Study to Align with Labour Market Demands

In a decisive move to align international student pathways with Canada’s economic needs, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has overhauled the eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)....

June 25, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Study

Canada’s Top Universities Shine in QS World Rankings 2026: McGill Leads the Pack

Canada continues to cement its reputation as a hub for world-class education, as four of its universities have ranked among the top 100 globally in the 2026 QS World...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
509	6,000	CEC #392
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
Check Out the Full List of PNP Draws ➜