Canadian Immigration News
The latest updates on Canadian immigration policy, IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and program changes.
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Canadian Permanent Residence
Canada has raised its fund requirements for study permit applicants. This change officially took effect on September 1, 2025, and represents an increase of roughly $2,000 to more than $6,000, depending on the number of accompanying family members. Quebec’s financial threshold is set to take effect in the new year. Why the Increase? According to […]
Express Entry Draw
The fifth Express Entry draw for the Healthcare Occupations category was recently held. In this round, 2,500 candidates were invited to apply, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472, just two points higher than the previous draw for Healthcare and Social Service Professionals. Express Entry Draw #379 Date of Draw: November 14, […]
Express Entry Draw
On November 12th, 2025, another 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were invited to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This marks the fifth consecutive draw of the 2025 season in which 1,000 ITAs were issued. Express Entry Draw #378 Date of Draw: November 12th, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000 Minimum CRS: 533 […]
Express Entry Draw
Express Entry Draw #377 was held today! This draw issued 714 invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 738. Compared to the previous PNP draw, this round featured a higher number of invitations paired with a much lower CRS cutoff. Express Entry […]
Immigration Updates
If approved, Bill C-12 would bring critical updates to Canada’s immigration, border control, and crime prevention systems. The government of Canada states that the goal is to revisit and update operations so Canada can better address today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is currently examining Bill C-12, known as the “Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and […]
Quebec Immigration
To restructure its immigration system, the Government of Quebec has announced the permanent closure of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). The PEQ was a streamlined route to PR for skilled workers and international students and will officially end on November 19, 2025, according to the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). Currently, both […]
Express Entry Draw
In EE Draw #376, 6,000 French-speaking candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency, marking the second time this year that 6,000 or more ITAs have been issued for the French language stream. Express Entry Draw #376 Date of Draw: October 29, 2025, at 13:59:15 UTC Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000 Minimum CRS: 416 […]
Express Entry Draw
On October 28th, 2025, another 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This marks the fourth consecutive draw in the 2025 season where 1,000 ITAs have been issued. Express Entry Draw #375 Date of Draw: October 28, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000 Minimum CRS: 533 […]
Express Entry Draw
Express Entry Draw #374 was held today! This draw issued 302 invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 761. Compared to the previous PNP draw, this round featured a slightly lower number of invitations as well as a lower CRS cutoff. Express […]