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April 18, 2025
CIC News Update
Express Entry

Express Entry Overhaul: Job Offer Points Removed, Thousands See CRS Scores Plummet

A major change to Canada’s Express Entry immigration system has caused a substantial drop in CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) scores across the board. The government’s decision to eliminate points...

April 18, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba

Manitoba Invites Overseas Skilled Workers in Targeted April Draw

In a focused move to attract international talent, Manitoba conducted its 243rd Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on April 17, 2025, under the Skilled Worker Overseas category. The draw...

April 16, 2025
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

British Columbia PNP Tightens Immigration Pathways Amid Federal Cuts in 2025

British Columbia is making sweeping changes to its immigration system in response to a dramatic reduction in federal immigration nominations. The province’s flagship immigration program—the British Columbia Provincial Nominee...

April 15, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

CRS Score Falls in Latest Express Entry Draw for PNP

Canada’s latest Express Entry draw for the PNP candidates has seen a noticeable drop in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, igniting cautious optimism among immigration hopefuls worldwide. On...

April 14, 2025
CIC News Update
Work

Navigating Canadian Work Rules for Foreign Staff at Summer Events

As Canada prepares for a bustling summer of international conferences and events, foreign companies planning to bring in their teams face an important challenge: ensuring all personnel have the...

April 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Citizenship

Understanding Dual Citizenship in Canada: A Guide for Immigrants from Top Source Countries

As Canada continues to welcome thousands of immigrants each year, many newcomers eventually pursue Canadian citizenship. However, a significant number of them also wish to retain their original nationality....

April 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Citizenship

Ongoing Delays in Citizenship Act Reform Leave Canadian Families in Limbo

Thousands of Canadian families continue to face uncertainty as long-overdue amendments to Canada’s Citizenship Act remain stalled. The federal government, already having missed three previous deadlines, has been granted...

Canada Virtual Citizenship Ceremonies A Modern Path to Citizenship

April 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Citizenship

Canada’s Virtual Citizenship Ceremonies: A Modern Path to Citizenship

A Shift Towards Digital Oaths Canada has embraced technology in its citizenship process by making virtual ceremonies a standard practice. What began as a temporary response to the COVID-19...

April 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Citizenship

Canada Opens Path to Citizenship for More Families Amid Legislative Delays

New temporary measures allow broader access to citizenship grants as the government faces hurdles in reforming the Citizenship Act. Canada has announced interim relief for individuals impacted by long...

April 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Citizenship

Canada Increases Citizenship Fee for Adults: What You Need to Know

Canadian permanent residents planning to apply for citizenship will now need to account for a higher cost. As of midnight on March 31, 2025, the federal government has increased...

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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