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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- General
- Business Standard
Canada Express Entry draw August 2025: 225 foreigners invited for PR
Canada's immigration department has issued 225 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry system, in a draw held on August 6. The invitations went to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), who needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739 to qualify. In addition, profiles had to be created before 6:35 a.m. UTC on April 23, 2025. This is the first Express Entry draw for August. In July, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a healthcare and social services draw on July 22, another PNP draw on July 21, and a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on July 8. So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 49,628 invitations to apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. Draws this year have primarily focused on PNP candidates, but other streams have also been active. Here's how they break down: • 14 draws for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) • 7 draws for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) • 3 for French-language proficiency • 3 for healthcare and social services • 1 draw for the education stream Since June 10, IRCC has kept a steady rhythm, alternating between PNP and CEC draws every two weeks. In parallel, a healthcare and social services draw has been held each month since May. What is Express Entry and who qualifies? Express Entry is Canada's flagship application system for skilled immigrants looking to become permanent residents. It includes three federal programmes: • Federal Skilled Worker Program • Federal Skilled Trades Program • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Candidates in these streams enter a common pool and are scored using the CRS. Those with the highest scores receive ITAs when draws are conducted. PNP candidates, although selected by provinces, are also entered into Express Entry. A provincial nomination gives them an extra 600 CRS points, significantly improving their chances of being selected. What happens after you get an Express Entry invitation? If you receive an ITA, you have 60 days to submit your full application online. Here's what that process involves: • Gathering documents such as language test scores, work reference letters, bank statements, police clearances, and medical results • Uploading the completed application to your IRCC account • Paying the required fees—currently around CAD 1,365 per adult • Completing biometric enrolment and medical exams if requested IRCC generally processes applications within six months. Approved applicants will be issued a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). If the applicant is already in Canada, the process can be completed virtually. Those outside Canada will need to travel to officially activate their permanent resident status. How does the Provincial Nominee Program help skilled workers? The Provincial Nominee Program lets provinces and territories nominate people who match their local labour needs. Each province has its own streams with different eligibility criteria. Many PNP streams are aligned with Express Entry. Once a candidate receives a nomination, they gain 600 extra CRS points—enough to push their profile to the top of the pool. The programme offers: • Tailored pathways for skilled workers and entrepreneurs • In some cases, quicker processing times than other routes • Wider settlement options beyond major cities Quebec is not part of the PNP system and instead runs its own selection process for economic migrants.
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Business Standard
24-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Canada invites 4,000 foreigners in healthcare, social services for PR
Canada has issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in its latest Express Entry draw held on July 22, 2025. The draw focused on candidates working in 37 healthcare and social services occupations. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off for this draw was 475, down 29 points from the previous category-specific draw for the same sector held in June 2025. Candidates needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 1:08 p.m. UTC on March 13, 2025 to be eligible. Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses General practitioners and family physicians Dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and optometrists Psychologists, social workers, and counsellors Licensed practical nurses, medical technologists and technicians Veterinary technicians and veterinarians Massage therapists, chiropractors, dieticians and audiologists Nurse aides and patient service associates Paramedical occupations Pharmacy and therapy assistants A complete list of all 37 eligible National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes was published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Canada's Express Entry system in July 2025 This was the fourth Express Entry draw of the month. Previous draws included: July 21: 202 ITAs under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a CRS cut-off of 788 July 8: 3,000 ITAs under the Canadian Experience Class with a CRS cut-off of 518 July 7: 356 ITAs under another PNP draw with a CRS cut-off of 750 So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 49,403 ITAs through the Express Entry system. The total number of candidates in the pool stood at 256,914 as of July 20, 2025. Category-based selection helps lower CRS candidates For candidates with CRS scores below 500, category-based selection continues to be one of the most accessible pathways to permanent residency. To qualify under this route, applicants must: < Have a minimum of six months of full-time, continuous work experience < This work must be in one of the designated occupations < The experience can be gained inside or outside Canada What is the Provincial Nominee Program? Canada's PNP allows provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate skilled individuals for permanent residency. Each region has its own selection streams targeting workers, graduates and business owners who can contribute to the local economy. Express Entry draws this year have largely concentrated on PNP candidates, while other draws have been directed towards French-language speakers, Canadian Experience Class applicants, and category-specific occupations.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Canada Express Entry: 3,000 skilled foreign workers invited to live, work
Canada invited 3,000 skilled workers with Canadian experience to apply for permanent residency on Wednesday, July 10, through its Express Entry system. The invitations were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518. Only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before 1:48 a.m. UTC on October 2, 2024, were considered in this round, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). July 2025 draws so far This was the second Express Entry draw of the month, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on July 7 that invited 356 candidates with a cut-off CRS score of 750. Here's a quick look at Express Entry activity this month: July 8: Canadian Experience Class – 3,000 ITAs – CRS 518 July 7: Provincial Nominee Program – 356 ITAs – CRS 750 These draws follow two others in June: a CEC draw on June 26 and a PNP draw on June 23. So far in 2025, IRCC has issued 45,201 invitations to apply (ITAs) through Express Entry. Who has been getting invitations The majority of Express Entry invitations this year have gone to candidates nominated by provinces. Others have been issued to applicants with strong French-language skills, those working in priority occupations such as healthcare, education, and social services, and to CEC candidates. Number of draws by category in 2025: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 12 Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 7 French-language proficiency: 3 Healthcare and social services: 2 Education: 1 Who qualifies under the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian Experience Class is intended for skilled workers who already have at least one year of paid work experience in Canada. The work must have been full-time (or an equivalent amount in part-time hours), completed within the last three years, and in jobs classified under the TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 categories of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Applicants must have gained their experience while legally authorised to work in Canada. Remote work is only counted if the candidate was physically present in Canada and employed by a Canadian employer. Language requirements apply. Applicants must take an approved language test in English or French and meet minimum scores in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. There is no education requirement under the CEC. However, applicants must plan to live outside Quebec, which manages its own skilled worker selection process.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From student to permanent resident: How international graduates in Canada can transition to PR
International students in Canada are increasingly seeking permanent residency through programs like Express Entry and the Post-Graduation Work Permit. These pathways offer a structured transition, requiring graduates to gain Canadian work experience and meet specific criteria. Maintaining an updated Express Entry profile and understanding eligibility requirements are crucial for success in this achievable path to PR. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Also Read: Canada to introduce new permanent residency route in 2025 Also Read: Canada updates minimum fund requirements for Express Entry applicants Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Gaining more skilled Canadian work experience Retaking language tests for higher scores Completing a higher level of education Obtaining a valid job offer in Canada Applying for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads International students studying in Canada are increasingly exploring permanent residency (PR) pathways after graduation. With structured routes like the Express Entry system, Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) and various provincial nomination options, transitioning from student status to permanent residence has become a strategic process for many global learners in which hosts over 8,00,000 international students, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada , offers some of the world's most accessible immigration pathways through education-to-PR policies. For international students, who make up the largest group of enrolees in Canada, understanding these options early is key to long-term from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, which allows them to stay and work in Canada for up to three years, depending on the duration of their academic work experience becomes a vital qualification when applying for PR under programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).To apply for permanent residency as a skilled worker, graduates must create an Express Entry profile through their IRCC secure account. Once in the pool, candidates are assessed using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which awards points based on education, language proficiency, age, Canadian work experience, and other entering the pool is the first step, only the highest-ranking candidates are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) during periodic draws. It is important to note that creating a profile does not guarantee an regularly encourages the candidates to boost their CRS score while in the pool by:Certain provinces actively recruit Express Entry candidates to fill local labour recently updated the settlement funds requirement, effective July 28, 2025, based on 50% of the low-income cut-off. Candidates must update their Express Entry profile to remain are also required to keep their profile up to date if they experience changes in marital status, work status, or education. Providing false information can result in disqualification, inadmissibility, or even a 5-year ban from with expired PGWPs can still remain in the Express Entry pool but must take legal steps to restore their status. IRCC advises that individuals must not work without authorization, as this may affect their eligibility for who do not restore their permits must leave Canada but may continue to be considered for PR while immigration model offers international graduates a realistic path to PR, combining academic credentials with skilled work experience. However, it requires proactive planning and a clear understanding of eligibility requirements and timelines.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Canada Express Entry: 356 foreigners invited for permanent residency
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on July 7, 2025, in its latest Express Entry draw, inviting foreign skilled workers nominated by provinces to apply for permanent residency. This draw—exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates—required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750. The cutoff marks an increase of 8 points from the previous PNP-specific draw held on June 23. Fewer invites, higher cutoff The rise in the CRS score is largely due to the smaller number of invitations issued. The draw used a tie-breaking rule of March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC, which means candidates with a score of 750 who submitted their profiles before that timestamp were prioritised. This was the 12th PNP-only draw of the year and brings the total number of Express Entry ITAs issued in 2025 to 42,201. July 7 Express Entry draw Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Date and time: July 7, 2025 Minimum CRS score: 750 Number of invitations: 356 Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an online system Canada uses to manage permanent residency applications for skilled workers. It covers three federal immigration programmes: • Federal Skilled Worker Program • Federal Skilled Trades Program • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) PNP candidates, although nominated at the provincial level, are also processed through the Express Entry system, with an additional 600 CRS points awarded upon nomination. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is for skilled workers who have at least one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in Canada within the past three years. This must be in occupations classified under TEER levels 0, 1, 2, or 3. Eligibility requirements: • Work experience must be legal and skilled, completed in Canada within the last 3 years • Language requirement: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1; CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 • No need to show proof of settlement funds • Must create an Express Entry profile 'Higher language scores and Canadian education can help push up your CRS score, which directly affects your chances of selection,' said Sonia Dhillon, a regulated immigration consultant based in Toronto. Express Entry draws held so far in 2025 • 12 for Provincial Nominee Program • 6 for Canadian Experience Class • 3 for French-language proficiency • 2 for healthcare and social services • 1 for education occupations What's new in Express Entry this year The Express Entry system has undergone some category-based updates in 2025. Education occupations have been added as a new priority, while the transport category (which included truck drivers and airline pilots) has been removed. Healthcare and social services now include new roles such as pharmacists and social workers. • French-language proficiency • Healthcare and social service occupations • Trades occupations • Education occupations
