Express Entry

Every year more international students are coming to Canada to study than to the United Kingdom (UK). Tighter immigration rules in the UK could be named as one of the main reasons why the country has now been overtaken by Canada in the competition for these students.

IRCC has issued 1,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program in its first CEC-specific Express Entry draw of the year. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 542.

In the first two draws of the year, IRCC has only invited PNP candidates to apply for Canadian immigration.

The Government of Canada kicked off the new Express Entry year in impressive style Thursday, issuing 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with scores as low as 449.  

Canada’s federal and provincial governments operate more than 80 economic class immigration pathways today, plus many more pathways for those who arrive under the family or refugee classes, as well as international students, foreign workers, and visitors. The federal government also will continue its regularly scheduled bi-weekly Express Entry draws.

IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) and the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 516.

A greater proportion of core-aged newcomers were employed than before the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.

A new Statistics Canada study that shows fewer recent immigrants are gaining Canadian citizenship is cause for concern, but improvements are on the horizon.

On march 4th ,Canada is extending its Atlantic Immigration Pilot to December 2021 in a bid to maintain the program’s momentum, the federal government has announced.  

The United States administration is temporarily suspending the accelerated processing of H-1B visas, a popular work visa that helps U.S. companies hire skilled international workers. In response, companies in Canada — particularly in the technology sector — have issued a rallying cry for these workers to join the Canadian labour market instead, either as workers or as new permanent residents.

New proof of funds requirement to determine eligibility for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates in 2020.

January 13, 2016–Ottawa, ON–A significant milestone was reached late yesterday evening. Canada has now welcomed more than 10,000 Syrian refugees to our country as part of the #Welcome Refugees initiative, bringing us closer to our goal of welcoming 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February 2016.

Canada invites 940 PNP candidates with CRS scores of at least 711.

Canada held its first Express Entry draw of the year today, and the first since November 23.

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

It was almost a year ago when Canada adopted a new immigration policy, changing the selection criteria of new skilled immigrants.

Dear Candidate, This is to notify you of some important improvements to the Express Entry requirements and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
As of June 26, 2018, the amount of time you have to submit an application for permanent residence will change from 90 to 60 days.
How does this change impact you?

Rapid growing of workers and skilled workers in agriculture and agri-food in Canada is an alarming sign to select more foreigners through immigration programs in this field of expertise to work in this industry. 

McCallum said the government will accept 10,000 applications in keeping with the Liberal Party's pledge to double the 5,000 cap previously put in place by the Conservatives.

 As of October 24, 2017 the definition of dependent children on Canadian immigration applications Canada will increase to include children under 22 years of age. In May of this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that eligible immigration applications received on or after October 24, 2017 will be processed based on the new definition. Therefore, immigration forms submitted on or after that date may include children of the principal applicants under the age of 22, who are not married or in a common-law relationship.

Previous regulations that came into effect in August, 2014 decreased the age definition of dependent children to under 19 years. The new regulatory change increases the maximum age of dependants to what it was prior to the change in 2014. The raising of the maximum age of dependent children does not apply retroactively to applications submitted after August 1, 2014 and before October 24, 2017.

IRCC explained the decision to withhold applying the new regulation on previously submitted immigration applications because, ‘applying the change to in-process applications would require a pause in finalizing many permanent residence applications and would impact processing times in many programs.’

An exception allows individuals aged 22 years and older, who rely on their parents financially due to a physical or mental health condition, the ability to be considered as dependants.

Changes that reflect socioeconomic trends

The decision to increase the age limit of dependent children demonstrates the government of Canada’s family reunification initiatives, as well as the impact of socioeconomic trends, which show that over recent years young adults are increasingly choosing to live with their parents.

Census data released in August, 2017 show that nearly 35 percent of young adults between 20 to 34 live with at least one parent, a figure that has been on the rise since 2001. More young adults may choose to live with their parents longer because of the logistical, emotional, or financial benefits to them while pursuing post-secondary studies or searching for full time employment. Other reasons may include cultural preferences of family members.

With the increase of the dependent children age limit, more immigrant children may stay with their parents during the adjustment period of applying for Canadian immigration, completing a Canadian education, and entering the Canadian labour market.

Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen stated, “Raising the age of dependants lets more families stay together. This will bring economic and social gains to our country as it enhances our attractiveness as a destination of choice for immigrants and refugees.”

Many regulatory changes that came into effect since the Liberal government came to power in 2015 have placed an emphasis on family reunification.