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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...

July 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Quebec

Quebec Halts Spousal and Adult Child Sponsorship Applications as Cap Reached

As of July 9, 2025, Quebec has officially suspended the intake of new sponsorship applications for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent children aged 18 or older. The...

latest Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class

July 9, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

IRCC Conducts Latest Express Entry Draw for CEC Candidates with Lowest CRS of 2025

Canada’s immigration authority, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted a new round of Express Entry invitations targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This draw, held on July...

July 8, 2025
CIC News Update
Express Entry, PNP, Trending

IRCC Kicks Off July With New Express Entry PNP Draw: 356 Candidates Invited

Canada’s immigration department continues prioritizing Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants as the first Express Entry draw of July 2025 targets nominated candidates. Also Read Canada Opens July 2025 Express...

July 7, 2025
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP

Alberta Conducts Two Targeted PNP Draws, Focuses on Construction and Agriculture Sectors

Alberta continues to drive immigration aligned with its labour market needs, holding two sector-specific draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between June 20 and June 25, 2025....

July 5, 2025
CIC News Update
Study

Canada Raises Financial Requirements for International Students

In a move aimed at better supporting international students amid Canada’s increasing living costs, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updated financial support requirements for study permit...

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...

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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