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December 23, 2025
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada, Immigration

Canada Shuts Two Key Immigration Pathways

Canada Shuts Two Key Immigration Pathways: What Home Care Workers and Entrepreneurs Must Know for 2026 Canada has announced two major immigration policy changes that will significantly impact future...

December 18, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

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....

December 17, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

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...

December 12, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Prioritises Healthcare Talent in Latest Express Entry Selection Round

Canada has conducted another targeted immigration draw this December, placing a renewed spotlight on applicants with experience in healthcare and social support roles. This focused approach aligns with the...

December 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Surprises CEC Candidates With Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw

Canada has delivered one of the most notable Express Entry updates of the year, issuing an unprecedented 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in...

New 2026 Canadian Immigration Streams Launched to Boost Healthcare with More Physicians

December 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Rolls Out New 2026 Immigration Pathways to Bring More Doctors Into the Healthcare System

Canada has announced one of its most significant physician-focused immigration updates in recent years. On December 8, 2025, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a package of measures designed...

Canada Issues Highest Number of Invitations in 2025 PNP Express Entry Draw

December 9, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Conducts Largest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw of 2025

Canada opened in December 2025 with a significant development in its immigration system, releasing its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–specific Express Entry draw of the year on December 8th....

November 29, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Holds Another Major French-Focused Express Entry Draw

Canada’s immigration system has delivered yet another decisive moment in 2025, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a large-scale Express Entry draw aimed at French-proficient applicants on...

November 27, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

IRCC Drops CRS to 531 in Surprise CEC Draw, the Lowest Since July

Canada’s Express Entry system witnessed a notable shake-up this week as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released another round of invitations under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This...

November 26, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Conducts Major PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw as CRS Scores Hit Lowest Level in Months

Canada’s immigration system saw another significant development this week as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted one of the largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–specific selection rounds of the...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
399	6,000	French language #388
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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