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A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada

CIC News A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free Express Entry…

PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets

CIC News PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP),…

January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

CIC News January 2025: State of the Express Entry pool After a slower December of Express Entry draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already begun issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry this year, as the department looks to meet its landings target for 2025. Established patterns in Express Entry draw types—particularly…

2024: Express Entry year in review

CIC News 2024: Express Entry year in review We saw many changes to Canada’s Express Entry system in 2024. In this article, we’ll review the major changes to Express Entry, many of which have significant implications for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR). Reviewing recent developments and highlighting trends may also give us a…

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

CIC News How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates? On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid…

British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia and Alberta issue invitations in new PNP draws Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration programs this week. British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) through their respective provincial nominee programs (PNPs). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Candidates were invited based on…

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates

CIC News Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI select candidates Four provinces held immigration draws for candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) this week. Most candidates were invited through economic immigration streams which selected them for their professional experience, current employment, education, and other employment-related factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial…

ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December?

CIC News ANALYSIS: How many Express Entry ITAs can we expect to see in December? Previous years of Express Entry draws can help us make reasonable estimates of how many Invitations to Apply (ITAs) we might expect to see issued for the remainder of 2024. Should the number of ITAs issued in the remainder of…

Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR?

CIC News Is your partner the better principal applicant for Canadian PR? Changing the principal applicant you use for Express Entry can boost your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Express Entry system selects candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. CRS scores are determined by factors like age, education,…

Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System

CIC News Everything you need to know about the Comprehensive Ranking System If you’re thinking about immigrating to Canada through an Express Entry program, understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) can be a huge advantage. In 2023, Canada issued 110,266 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence (PR) through its Express Entry system, between its…