Express Entry PR Applicants Will Need Upfront Medical Exams Starting August 2025 Starting August 21, 2025, all Express Entry permanent residence applicants must complete a medical exam before submitting their application This change applies only to Express Entry—other pathways remain unaffected Applications submitted before the deadline are not subject to the new rule Medical admissibility … Read more
Canada Proposes New Express Entry Categories for 2026: What You Need to Know The Canadian government is always looking for ways to attract skilled newcomers who can help grow the economy and fill labour gaps. And now, there’s exciting news on the horizon: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is exploring the idea of launching … Read more
Youth from These Countries Can Apply for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Through International Experience Canada (IEC) Dreaming of living and working in Canada for a year or two? If you’re a young adult from one of over 30 countries with a youth mobility agreement with Canada, the International Experience Canada (IEC) program could be your ticket … Read more
Manitoba MPNP Draw: August 7 Invitations Focus on Strategic Recruitment and Skilled Workers On August 7, 2025, Manitoba held another targeted draw through its Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), inviting skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination. This latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, labelled as #251, focused on candidates who were part of … Read more
Canada Raises Settlement Funds for RCIP and FCIP: What Immigrants Need to Know If you’re thinking about moving to Canada through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) or the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), there’s an important update you’ll want to know about. Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased … Read more
IRCC Issues 2,500 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw for French-Speaking Candidates Key Highlights IRCC held a new Express Entry draw focused on French-speaking candidates on August 8, 2025 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued Minimum CRS score required was 481 Candidates had to submit their Express Entry profile before July 18, 2025 This … Read more
Express Entry Update August 2025: More Competition for High CRS Scores CRS scores between 501–600 have seen a significant surge in competition Overall Express Entry pool dropped slightly, but high-scoring profiles increased July 2025 featured major draws for healthcare, PNP, and Canadian Experience Class 7,558 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in July—more than previous … Read more
IRCC Issues 1,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class Candidates The Express Entry system continues to be a popular gateway for skilled workers looking to make Canada their new home. On August 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held another Canadian Experience Class (CEC)-specific draw, inviting 1,000 candidates to … Read more
Study in Canada and Get PR: A Guide to the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) If you’re a French-speaking student from one of 33 eligible countries looking to study in Canada and eventually become a permanent resident, there’s great news: the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) offers a direct pathway from study to … Read more
Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC Issues 225 Invitations to PNP Candidates IRCC held a new Express Entry draw, inviting 225 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 739 and a profile submitted before April 23, 2025. This marks the first Express Entry draw in August 2025. So far in 2025, … Read more