Do You Qualify for Express Entry’s New Healthcare and Social Services Category?
Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists now have a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry! On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major updates to Express Entry categories. These changes include: Who Can Apply Under the New Healthcare and Social Services Category? To qualify, you need […]
BREAKING: Canada Removes Extra CRS Points for Job Offers in Express Entry
Canada has made a major change to its Express Entry system! Starting March 25, 2025, candidates will no longer get extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer—even if it was supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change could impact many immigration hopefuls. Let’s break it down in […]
Important Changes for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry
If you’re an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit holder, here’s some big news: You won’t get extra CRS points for your job offer if your work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change mostly affects those under the Young Professionals work permit category. Let’s break it down for you: Who is affected […]
IRCC Makes Big Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlog
Good news for those waiting on their Canadian immigration applications! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly reduced the backlog of pending applications. Fewer Applications in the Backlog As of December 31, 2024, the backlog dropped to 942,300 applications. This is a big improvement from the 1,006,500 applications at the end of November—a 6.38% […]
Latest Express Entry Draw & What Has Happened So Far
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