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Express Entry Sees Major Shift as CRS Falls to 399 in Latest IRCC Invitation Round

December 18, 2025
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Express Entry Sees Major Shift as CRS Falls to 399 in Latest IRCC Invitation Round

Canada’s Express Entry system delivered a notable development in mid-December, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a draw that significantly lowered the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement....

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IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw Targeting Canadian Experience Class Candidates

December 17, 2025
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IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw Targeting Canadian Experience Class Candidates

Canada’s Express Entry system has delivered another significant update with a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, offering improved chances for skilled workers already employed in the country. The...

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IRCC Issues Another PNP-Only Express Entry Draw in December

December 16, 2025
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IRCC Issues Another PNP-Only Express Entry Draw in December

Canada’s Express Entry system continues to lean heavily on provincial immigration pathways, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducting yet another draw dedicated exclusively to Provincial Nominee Program...

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Quebec Restarts Skilled Worker Selections with Large PSTQ Invitation Round Across Multiple Sectors

December 15, 2025
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Quebec Restarts Skilled Worker Selections with Large PSTQ Invitation Round Across Multiple Sectors

After a pause of nearly three months, Quebec has resumed its skilled immigration selections, issuing more than 1,800 invitations for permanent selection under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs...

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Ontario Issues 2,049 OINP Invitations in Back-to-Back Draws After Long Pause

December 13, 2025
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Ontario Issues 2,049 OINP Invitations in Back-to-Back Draws After Long Pause

Ontario has restarted provincial nomination activity under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 2,049 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) over two consecutive days on December 10 and December 11....

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Canada Rolls Out New Immigration Fee Structure Starting December 2025

December 4, 2025
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Canada Rolls Out New Immigration Fee Structure Starting December 2025

A new set of federal immigration fees has taken effect in Canada, introducing changes that applicants will need to factor into their planning. Beginning December 1, 2025, several government...

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Canada Prepares for New PR Streams in 2026

December 2, 2025
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Canada Prepares for New PR Streams in 2026

Canada is preparing for a transformative year in 2026, with several new permanent residence (PR) pathways expected to open for the first time. The upcoming changes signal a major...

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Manitoba Strengthens its Workforce with 911 Immigration Invitations

September 22, 2025
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Manitoba, PNP, Trending

Manitoba Strengthens its Workforce with 911 Immigration Invitations

Manitoba opens new prospects for experienced specialists by calling out 911 immigration candidates in this latest round of selection. The region persists in utilizing the Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)...

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IRCC Holds Sixth Express Entry Draw in September, Focus on Trade Occupations

September 19, 2025
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IRCC Holds Sixth Express Entry Draw in September, Focus on Trade Occupations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its first Express Entry draw for 2025 trade occupations on 18th September, marking a notable move under Canada’s disciplined immigration plan....

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IRCC Issues ITAs to Education Category Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw

September 18, 2025
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IRCC Issues ITAs to Education Category Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada’s immigration ministry returned to its education-based draws from the Express Entry system for the first time in over four months in the September 17, 2025, draw. It was...

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