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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has tightened its review of work experience supported by cash salaries, raising concerns among applicants who rely on such employment history to qualify for programs like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

IRCC has invited 1,250 candidates in the first Express Entry draw of 2025 targeting trade occupations.

June 26, 2025, IRCC has invited 3,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the second Express Entry draw of the week.
CRS cut-off: 521

Canada is holding bi-monthly PNP draws and will resume FSWP, and CEC invitations rounds early July.

Canada invited 545 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 11.

Canada has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system in a surprise statutory holiday draw targeting Canadian Experience Class candidates.

All invited candidates had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 772. Without the nomination, the lowest-scoring candidates would have had 172 base points.

New IRCC data shows Canada is off to a strong start to the year.
Canada landed 35,260 new permanent residents in January 2022, according to new IRCC data.
Obtained by CIC News in an information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the data shows Canada has gotten off to a strong start as it seeks to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants for the second consecutive year.

Despite removing the “In-Canada focus” category from its latest Immigration Levels Plan, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that priority for permanent residence (PR) will go to temporary residents already living and settled in Canada.

Canada will launch a new permanent immigration pathway in 2025, transitioning the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) into a full program. The change was outlined in IRCC’s 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, ahead of the EMPP’s scheduled expiry on December 31, 2025.

IRCC Minister Sean Fraser is set to announce a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced persons.

The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.

In a recent series of immigration draws, three Canadian provinces have showcased their ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to their regions. Each province is strategically selecting candidates who align with local workforce needs, thereby strengthening their economies and communities.

Canada is set to lower its immigration targets over the next three years, starting in 2025. The country’s new Immigration Levels Plan, announced on October 24, outlines a reduction in permanent resident admissions, with a focus on rebalancing the system to prioritize economic immigrants already residing in Canada. Here’s a summary of the key changes:

On October 22, the 5th Express Entry draw of the month targeted the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), inviting 400 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 539. This draw followed immediately after a PNP draw on October 21, creating a back-to-back sequence featuring different streams.

The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.The backlog has grown by 257,499 persons over the past month, largely due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications.The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applications as of June 1, 2022.The permanent residence inventory stands at 522,047 persons as of June 6.The temporary residence inventory has grown to 1,471,173 persons, also as of June 6.The backlog has progressed as follows since last summer:

When it comes to deciding how to immigrate to Canada, knowing which category to apply to is a great place to start.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) enables international students to gain Canadian work experience, which can help them transition to permanent resident status.

A new ranking by MovingWaldo has identified the most affordable provinces in Canada that also offer a high quality of life, based on housing costs, rent, and overall living expenses.

Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Provincial officials who manage these programs invite interested candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. While a provincial nomination is not the same as permanent residence, it can greatly increase one’s chances of obtaining permanent residency status.

For instance, PNP candidates with Express Entry profiles who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In the Express Entry draw this week, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 754.

A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country.