
IRCC Continues Momentum: Express Entry French Category Draw Invites 7,500, CRS Hits Recent Low
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again conducted a targeted draw through the Express Entry system, this time focusing on candidates with strong French language proficiency. A total of 7,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score set at 379—the lowest in nearly a month. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the draw results, a review of Express Entry draws in 2025 to date, and an analysis of current immigration policy trends.
03/24/2025

Canada Ramps Up Express Entry Immigration: Third Round of March Invitations Focuses on Provincial Nominee Program, Education Added as a New Priority Field
In its third Express Entry draw of the month, IRCC issued 536 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In addition to the focus on PNP, IRCC reaffirmed its commitment to applicants with French language proficiency and Canadian work experience, and has now included the education sector in its list of priority categories. These measures indicate Canada’s active adjustment of its immigration policies to better meet labor market demands.
03/24/2025

New Brunswick's First Provincial Nominee Draw in 2025 Focuses on Key Industries; Immigration Policy Adjustments Address Quota Reductions
Against the backdrop of substantial reductions in immigration quotas, New Brunswick conducted its first provincial nominee draw in March 2025, inviting candidates in specific high-demand occupations. This draw demonstrates the province's commitment to adjusting its immigration policies to more accurately meet labor market needs. In addition, a series of adjustments have been made to the provincial nominee program to address the new immigration situation.
03/24/2025

Manitoba and Alberta’s New Round of Provincial Nominee Invitations Released: Key Industries and Score Thresholds Draw Attention
Canada’s Manitoba and Alberta provinces have recently issued multiple rounds of invitations to immigration applicants through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). On March 6, Manitoba conducted two rounds of draws targeting both local and overseas skilled workers, issuing a total of 111 invitation letters; meanwhile, from February 7 to March 5, Alberta held several targeted screenings for key sectors including agriculture, technology, construction, healthcare, and law enforcement, with significant variations in the minimum score thresholds across industries.
03/14/2025

Express Entry 338th Round: 725 Invitations Issued for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates, Minimum CRS Score 667
In the latest Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to 725 eligible candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667 and to have created their Express Entry profile before 18:25 UTC on June 5, 2024. As the first draw of the month, this event follows previous draws for French language proficiency, two PNP rounds, and two rounds for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This year, Express Entry draws have primarily focused on PNP and CEC candidates.
03/04/2025

Canada's Express Entry System Undergoes Major Changes in 2025: Education Category Added, Transportation Category Removed
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to the Express Entry categories for 2025, introducing an "Education" category and removing the "Transportation" category. The changes also include substantial adjustments to the occupational lists in healthcare, STEM, and other categories, reflecting shifts in Canada's labor market demands.
02/28/2025

Express Entry 337th Round: 6,500 Invitations Issued for the French Language Category, Minimum CRS Score of 428
On February 19, 2025, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for immigration through the Express Entry system, marking the first French language category draw of the year. This draw paves the way for achieving immigration targets for 2025-2026, while candidates can improve their chances of receiving an invitation by enhancing their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores.
02/21/2025

Express Entry 336th Round: 646 Invitations Issued for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates, Minimum CRS Score 750
The Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Department (IRCC) recently issued 646 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations through the Express Entry system, requiring candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750. Starting in 2025, IRCC will prioritize PNP and CEC candidates in the draws and will not conduct category-based draws for French speakers, healthcare workers, or skilled trades. IRCC plans to allocate 41,700 permanent resident spots for these priority groups in the 2025-2027 immigration plan.
02/18/2025

Canada Immigration Policy Adjustment: Removal of CRS Points for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry
According to the latest announcement from the Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), starting from December 18, 2024, foreign nationals holding an International Experience Canada (IEC) employer-specific work permit will no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for a valid job offer. This policy change affects IEC “Young Professionals” work permit holders and is taking effect earlier than initially planned, which was set for Spring 2025. This means that many applicants holding this type of work permit will face the loss of CRS points more quickly.
02/16/2025

Analysis of the Operation of Canada’s Express Entry CRS System: A Complete Guide to the Express Entry Application Process
Canada uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assess and select candidates applying for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. Express Entry is a system used to manage Canada’s three main economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Express Entry application process, the operation of the CRS, a detailed introduction to the scoring criteria and influencing factors, and offers practical strategies to improve your CRS score, helping applicants better understand Canada’s immigration policies and improve their chances of success.
02/14/2025