Immigration News

Canada's Express Entry system remains remarkably stable, with IRCC issuing 3,000 ITAs, mostly to   CEC candidates, on June 12, 2025 . Canada's immigration efforts under the   Canadian Experience Class   stream have just received a major boost with the latest draw, helping skilled workers attain permanent residency relatively quickly. Key Highlights of the June 12 Express Entry Draw: Program Targeted:  Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Number of ITAs Issued:  3,000 Minimum CRS Score Required:  529 Profile Submission Deadline:  Before 6:06 PM UTC on September 28, 2024 Draw Type:  Category-specific, focusing on CEC candidates This draw is the first major CEC-only round under Canada's new Immigration Minister and reflects the country’s commitment to retaining skilled talent with Canadian work experience. Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025 (To Date) Date Draw Type Number of ITAs CRS Cut-Off Score June 12, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 529 June...

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program conducted 10 draws on June 3, 2025 , issuing 3719 Invitations to Apply for permanent residency in a bold strategic manoeuvre addressing labour shortages and regional economic issues. Ontario's aggressive immigration drive under the Provincial Nominee Program resumes with OINP draws after being on hold since January this year. The draws were conducted under three major OINP Employer Job Offer Streams: Foreign Worker Stream International Student Stream In-Demand Skills Stream Each stream targeted specific job roles, sectors, and Ontario regions, including Northern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, and participants of the REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration) pilot. Let’s explore the details of each draw, eligibility, and what this means for aspiring immigrants. Highlights of the June 3, 2025, OINP Draws OINP Stream Target Region/Sector Invitations Issued Score Range Foreign Worker Stream Northern Ontario 391 56+ Foreign Worker Stream (...

Canada just held its first  Express Entry draw  under the guidance of its new Immigration Minister — and it’s already making headlines. The draw, conducted by  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) , issued 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the  Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) . The minimum  Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score  required was 726. This latest update to  Canada’s Express Entry  system shows the government’s strong focus on attracting skilled immigrants, especially those nominated by provinces. Quick Highlights from the June 3 Draw Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) ITAs Issued:  277 Minimum CRS Score:  726 Profile Deadline: Candidates needed to submit their Express Entry profile before 3:46 p.m. (UTC) on September 24, 2024 Canada Express Entry Draws 2025 — Complete Summary So far in 2025, Canada has conducted multiple draws under Express Entry, targeting candidates from diverse programs like...