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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted its second   Express Entry draw   this April,   inviting 421 skilled workers   through the   Provincial Nominee Program   stream. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score required for getting an invitation stood at   727 , a notably high figure underscoring the competitiveness of Canadian immigration via provincial nomination heavily.  Canada's strategic plan attracts immigrants who can fuel economic growth in regions beset by acute labour shortages on April 28, 2025 . IRCC persists in conducting PNP-only draws in 2025, with this latest round thereby underscoring the importance of regional development in immigration policy. Express Entry April 28, 2025 – At a Glance Draw Type Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Date April 28, 2025 Number of ITAs Issued 421 Lowest CRS Score 727 Tie-breaking Rule September 9, 2024 – 17:11:19 UTC Only candidates with provincial nominations were considered. Th...

In a significant move for immigration aspirants, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) conducted its   latest Canberra Matrix invitation round on 20 March 2025 . A total of 639 invitations were issued to applicants under both the   Subclass 491 visa   and the Subclass 190 visa categories. The news has brought a fresh wave of excitement for those aiming for   Australia PR   through the ACT nomination program. This  latest Canberra Matrix invitation round  highlights the strong competition and increasing demand for migration  pathways to Australia . Here’s everything you need to know. Key Highlights of the Latest Canberra Matrix Invitation Round Total Invitations Issued:   639 Visa Categories:   Subclass 491 visa and Subclass 190 visa Streams Covered:   Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants Selection Criteria:   Based on the matrix score, occupation demand, submission date & time The ACT has allocated a fixed number of ...

The Government of   Prince Edward Island   issued 168 Invitations to Apply through the   PEI Provincial Nominee Program   in the fourth  PNP draw of 2025 , held on April 17. Draw efforts specifically targeted at folks already residing and working in picturesque PEI, including some international graduates from well-recognized institutions.  Priority was given mainly to workers in the healthcare and trades sectors, highlighting PEI's keen focus on filling desperately needed jobs.  PEI's latest draw  signifies its ongoing endeavour to keep skilled workers via the Labour Impact Category and PEI  Express Entry stream  under the Provincial Nominee Program. PEI PNP Draw Summary – April 17, 2025 Draw Category Number of Invitations Issued Labour Impact / PEI Express Entry 168 Who Was Targeted in This PNP Draw? The PEI PNP focused on individuals currently employed in the province, giving priority to: Candidates who have lived and worked in PEI for...

Canada recently overhauled its Express Entry program, especially for STEM fields involving science, technology, engineering, and maths. Six new occupations were added whilst nineteen others were axed in February 2025 as changes came into effect somewhat abruptly nationwide. Updates under the STEM stream may directly impact eligibility if you're planning an application carefully with pertinent details. Updated List of STEM-Eligible Occupations for 2025 A revised list of occupations eligible under the STEM category is provided here, alongside corresponding NOC codes for each occupation listed rather thoroughly. Occupation NOC Code Architecture and Science Managers 20011 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 22300 Civil Engineers 21300 Cybersecurity Specialists 21220 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians 22310 Electrical and Electronics Engineers 21310 Geological Engineers 21331 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers 21321 Insurance Agents and ...