On July 29, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador completed its sixth round of selections through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 150 invitations. Of these, 100 invitations were extended under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while the remaining 50 went to applicants through

On July 24, 2025, Manitoba held invitation round #250 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 19 skilled workers through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams, with a minimum score requirement of 611. Both streams are designed to help Manitoba address local labour

On July 22, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the third occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year. This round, focused exclusively on healthcare and social services workers, offered a significant opportunity for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency in Canada. Round #357 issued an impressive 4,000 Invitations to

On July 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #356, inviting 356 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off was 788—38 points higher than the last PNP-specific round. The tie-breaker was set for profiles submitted

Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) has reached its maximum quota for parent, grandparent, and certain family reunification sponsorships for the period from June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026. This suspension is due to high demand and limited capacity. In recent years, competition for family sponsorship spots has steadily increased.

Nova Scotia has updated its immigration priorities for 2025 due to a high volume of applications. The province will now prioritize current residents with expiring work permits, especially those working in healthcare, social assistance, and construction. For applicants outside Canada, only those in key sectors—trucking, science and technology, clean energy,

On July 14, 2025, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) introduced new application processing times for various streams. The updated timeline data covers several categories within the program, providing clarity for applicants looking to immigrate through this Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Below, we’ve summarized the latest SINP processing times and

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On July 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry round #355, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 518, which is the lowest CRS for a CEC draw in 2025 to