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We are pleased to announce that the CELPIP Test is now accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Test takers can use their CELPIP results in applications for this program. Book a CELPIP Test Date What is the Post-Graduation Work Permit? The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students […] The post The CELPIP Test is accepted for the Post-Graduation Work Permit! first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Some Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates will be able to obtain work permits to prevent them from losing their status. These special Manitoba-specific work permits can be issued for up to two years. To qualify, a Manitoba PNP candidate must Hold a work permit which will expire within 45 days, or have held a […] The post Special work permits will be available for Manitoba PNP candidates first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

In 2025, its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) category has undergone a significant transformation. Canada’s Express Entry immigration system continues to evolve. With 19 occupations removed and 6 new ones added, the list of eligible occupations now looks very different.These changes will impact thousands of skilled professionals. Some who no longer qualify and others who have just become eligible for permanent residency under this category. For many foreign nationals, qualifying under a category-based draw could be the deciding factor between achieving Canadian PR.Here is what you need to know about the updated STEM category, the specific occupations that are now eligible, and how this fits into the broader Express Entry system.Category-based DrawsTo complement this, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched category-based draws in 2023 to target individuals with in-demand skills. One of the most important of these categories is STEM, due to Canada’s ongoing demand for innovation and... Read more

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Express Entry’s STEM category looks drastically different than it did two months ago, with 19 occupations having been removed and six having been added. Many foreign nationals no longer qualify for the STEM category, while other foreign nationals have only recently become eligible. Check your eligibility for all category-based draws Qualifying for a category-based draw […] The post Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category? first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has conducted back-to-back draws in March. It held a total of 3 rounds of invitations, inviting candidates to apply for Canada Permanent Residency across different immigration pathways.Candidates invited to the latest Alberta PNP draws must send a copy of the invitation letter along with the required documents to AAIP within two weeks. If the timeframe passes, your application will no longer be considered.Alberta PNP Draws in March 2025Alberta PNP conducted 3 draws and invited 33 candidates to apply for Canada PR. The minimum score required to be eligible for the draw ranges from 48 to 56. Draw Date StreamMinimum Score Number of Invitations March 7, 2025 Alberta Opportunity Stream – Aviation56 16 March 6, 2025 Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)53 13 March 5, 2025 Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry48 4... Read more

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has closed many streams, paused some draws, and will accept only 1,100 new applications in 2025. The province plans to limit these new applications to front-line healthcare workers and to entrepreneurs and skilled workers with high economic impact. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The province […] The post Major changes to British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program first appeared on CIC News.... Read more

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw. This is the first Express Entry draw of the month. The draw was held to invite candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program category.Candidates who have been invited to this latest Express Entry draw will have 60 days to submit a complete Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) application. If the timeframe passes, the application will no longer be valid.Latest Express Entry Draw - ResultsThe latest Express Entry draw was held on 14 February 2025 and a total of 825 candidates were invited to apply under the Provincial Nominee Program category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required for this draw was 764.Draw No: #324Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee ProgramNumber of invitations issued: 825Rank required to be invited to apply: 825 or aboveDate and time of round: April 14, 2025 at 13:49:47 UTCCRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 764Tie-breaking... Read more

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Canada’s latest Express Entry draw issued 825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The April 14 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 764 points, 28 points higher than the Provincial Nominee Program draw conducted on March 17, which saw 536 ITAs issued.  The previous draw was a French language proficiency draw on March 21, 2025. It issued a whopping 7,500 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 379. So far in 2025, the following draws have been conducted: Six PNP draws Three CEC draws Three French language proficiency draws In 2024, Canada conducted the following draws: Nine all-program draws   Eleven draws targeted at French speakers   One draw targeted at transport jobs   One draw targeted at agriculture and agri-food occupations   Three draws targeted at healthcare occupations   One draw targeted at STEM occupations   14 PNP draws   Ten CEC draws   Two draws targeted at... Read more

The Express Entry candidate pool has seen significant changes in its composition following the removal of arranged employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Thousands of candidates in the Express Entry pool have seen their CRS scores drop by either 50 or 200 points—a change that, in turn, greatly impacts their chances of receiving […] The post Big drop in CRS scores after removal of points for arranged employment first appeared on CIC News.... Read more