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June 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Canada invites CEC candidates in second Express Entry draw of the week

Canadian Experience Class candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM

BREAKING: Canada overhauls eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits

Students in 119 new fields of study are now eligible for a PGWP, while 178 fields of study have been removed from eligibility.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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June 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Citizens of these countries can get LMIA-exempt Canadian work permits

Citizens of certain countries have an advantage when seeking Canadian work permits  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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June 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM

The easiest occupations to break into to qualify for category-based draws under Express Entry

The easiest jobs to qualify for category-based draws include concrete finishers, pharmacy assistants, and insurance agents  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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June 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM

IRCC issues 3,000 invitations to CEC candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Canadian Experience Class candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in the latest Express Entry draw  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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June 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Express Entry: IRCC issues more invitations to PNP candidates

125 invitations to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry were issued in the latest draw  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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June 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM

IRCC holds Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services occupations

IRCC has issued 500 invitations in the latest Express Entry draw  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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June 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister J…

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May 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM

IRCC extends policy allowing foreign workers on closed work permits to change employers

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC extends policy allowing foreign workers on closed work permits to change employers …

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May 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Carney reinforces immigration priorities in new mandate letter to ministers

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Carney reinforces immigration priorities in new mandate letter to ministers …

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May 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Express Entry is prioritizing new trades: Do you qualify?

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May 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Lena Metlege Diab named Canada’s new Immigration Minister

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Lena Metlege Diab named Canada’s new Immigration Minister The top summ…

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May 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM

IRCC holds first CEC draw in more than three months

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC holds first CEC draw in more than three months Live Webinar: A Cl…

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May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Canada invites more PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw

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May 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM

How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience

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May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM

How to get double the CRS points for work experience

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS How to get double the CRS points for work experience Express Entry: Ca…

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May 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever draw for Education professionals

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April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM

BREAKING: What the Liberals have in store for Canada’s immigration policy

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April 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category?

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category? Federal governme…

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April 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Major drop in CRS scores after removal of points for arranged employment

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Major drop in CRS scores after removal of points for arranged employment …

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April 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Canada invites PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw after CRS points change

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada invites PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw after CRS points change …

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April 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4 …

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April 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category?

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category? …

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March 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM

How leaving Canada can improve your CRS score

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March 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

BREAKING: Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS BREAKING: Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry …

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March 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM

IRCC invites 7500 Express Entry candidates in second draw of the week

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March 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices …

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March 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Canada announces new immigration minister

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister What’s Mark Carne…

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March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers …

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March 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM

4,500 Express Entry candidates invited with lowest CRS cut-off score since August, 2024

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS 4,500 Express Entry candidates invited with lowest CRS cut-off score since August, 2024 …

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February 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM

BREAKING: Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS BREAKING: Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories B…

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February 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM

IRCC announces eligibility for new Home Care Worker pathways to permanent residence

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC announces eligibility for new Home Care Worker pathways to permanent residence …

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February 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM

These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the latest Express Entry French proficiency draw

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS These are the profiles receiving ITAs in the latest Express Entry French proficiency draw …

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February 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM

BREAKING: IRCC invites 6,500 candidates in first category based draw of 2025

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February 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM

How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score

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February 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM

IRCC issues more CEC invitations in second Express Entry draw of the week

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January 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers …

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January 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates

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January 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM

IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025 January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool …

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January 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Canada holds first CEC draw of the year

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS Canada holds first CEC draw of the year OPINION: Newcomers working to …

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January 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM

IRCC invites candidates in first Express Entry draw of the year

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December 30, 2024 at 8:34 PM

IRCC to remove CRS points for job offers from Express Entry in spring of 2025

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC to remove CRS points for job offers from Express Entry in spring of 2025 …

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December 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

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December 19, 2024 at 8:36 PM

IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System …

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December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM

December 2024: State of the Express Entry pool

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December 5, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Work permit options for international student graduates no longer eligible for PGWPs

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December 2, 2024 at 6:29 PM

IRCC invites more Express Entry candidates in first draw of December

|  TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS TOP CANADIAN IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS IRCC invites more Express Entry candidates in first draw of December L…

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November 28, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Free tools and resources for your immigration journey

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November 20, 2024 at 5:43 PM

BREAKING: Canada holds first healthcare Express Entry draw since July

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November 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

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