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Canada’s Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Professionals

Published on July 22, 2025 Canada has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening its healthcare and social services workforce through the latest Express Entry category-based draw. On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates in the healthcare and social services occupations category. This… Continue reading Canada’s Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Professionals

📢 Express Entry Update: Changes to requirements for proof of settlement funds

Are you in the Express Entry pool or planning to apply soon under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)? Then pay close attention—IRCC has updated the minimum settlement funds you need to remain eligible for permanent residence. Each year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updates this threshold based… Continue reading 📢 Express Entry Update: Changes to requirements for proof of settlement funds

📢 Latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Draw: July 8, 2025 – CRS Drops to 518

Canada continues to open its doors to skilled professionals with Canadian work experience. On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category, inviting 3,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence. 🔍 Key Highlights of the Draw 🧠 What Is the Canadian Experience… Continue reading 📢 Latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Draw: July 8, 2025 – CRS Drops to 518

Update: Change in Field of Study Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)

June 25, 2025 To qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), students enrolled in non-degree programs (including diplomas, certificates, and associate-level studies) must now complete a program in a field of study that is aligned with Canada’s long-term labour market needs. Today, IRCC released an updated list of eligible fields of study to reflect the… Continue reading Update: Change in Field of Study Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)

What Level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Do You Need for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

If you’re an international student planning to stay and work in Canada after completing your studies, understanding the language requirements for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is crucial. The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) are Canada’s national standards to assess English and French language proficiency, respectively. Here’s a breakdown… Continue reading What Level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Do You Need for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

Express Entry Draw #351 – Canadian Experience Class – June 12, 2025

Canada continues to be a beacon of hope for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) — a streamlined immigration program under the Express Entry system tailored for individuals with skilled Canadian work experience. The most recent draw on June 12, 2025, provides important insights for prospective applicants aiming to… Continue reading Express Entry Draw #351 – Canadian Experience Class – June 12, 2025

Express Entry Draw #349 – June 04, 2025 – Healthcare and social services occupations

Express Entry Draw Update: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations – June 4, 2025 Canada continues its commitment to strengthening the healthcare and social services sectors with another targeted Express Entry draw held on June 4, 2025. This is the second draw for this stream in 2025. The draws focused specifically on healthcare and social services… Continue reading Express Entry Draw #349 – June 04, 2025 – Healthcare and social services occupations

What if your study permit expires?

A study permit is usually valid for the length of your study program, plus an extra 90 days. You can find the expiry date in the top right corner of your permit. The extra 90 days gives you time to extend your stay in Canada. Once you lose your status, you can’t study in Canada until… Continue reading What if your study permit expires?

Express Entry draw #237– January 11, 2023

Express Entry’s first draw of 2023. CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 507 No Program Specified Number of invitations issued: 5,500 Date and time of round: January 11, 2023 16:14:19 UTC

Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw

On November 23, Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw. This is the eleventh draw since all-program draws resumed on July 6. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491. Eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC),… Continue reading Canada invites 4,750 candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw

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