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Canadian Immigration News
The latest updates on Canadian immigration policy, IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and program changes.
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Francophone Immigration
As of July 29, 2025, the minimum fund requirement for applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) program has been increased. New Minimum Fund Requirement There has been a $2,544 increase in the required settlement funds. Previously, a single applicant needed $7,963 to apply, but now […]
Express Entry Draw
In the most recent Express Entry Draw #365, an impressive amount of 4,500 French-speaking candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian Permanent Residency. Express Entry Draw #365 Date of Draw: September 04, 2025 at 17:50:37 UTC Number of Invitations Issued: 4,500 Minimum CRS: 446 Program Specified: French Language Proficiency Tie-breaking rule: June 16, 2025 […]
Express Entry Draw
In Express Entry Draw #363, 249 invitations were issued to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this round of invitations was 772. Express Entry Draw #363 Date of Draw: September 02, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 249 Minimum CRS: 772 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program […]
Express Entry Draw
In the latest Express Entry draw #364, 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were invited for permanent residency. This is the second time in a row that 1,000 candidates received ITAs under this category. The minimum comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score was 534 which is consistent with the previous rounds CRS cutoff as well. Express […]
Express Entry Draw
Express Entry Draw #361 issued 192 invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 800. Compared to the previous PNP draw, this round featured a higher CRS cutoff and a reduced number of invitations. Express Entry Draw #361 Spotlight on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]
Express Entry Draw
The fourth ever Express Entry draw was held for the Healthcare occupations category since the category added new social services occupations. This express entry draw invited 2,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 470. Express Entry Draw #362 Date of Draw: August 19, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 2,500 Minimum CRS: 470 Program Specified: […]
Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning for 2026 with proposed new Express Entry categories aimed at attracting leaders, innovators, and professionals in fields such as senior management, scientific research, and the military. What Is Express Entry? IRCC uses the Express Entry (EE) system to invite skilled workers to apply for Canadian permanent residency. […]
Express Entry Draw
Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made upfront Immigration Medical Exams (IMEs) mandatory for all Express Entry applicants. If you’re applying to come to Canada through an Express Entry program, the new requirement of submitting IMEs along with your application helps speed up the application process and makes things easier […]
Express Entry Draw
After a quiet period, 2,500 French-speaking candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Express Entry draw #360. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 481, reflecting a higher cutoff and fewer ITAs compared to the previous francophone-specific draw. Express Entry Draw #360 New Opportunities for French Speakers in 2025 In the latest Express Entry […]
