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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to bolster the labor force in Canada by issuing Invitations to Apply (ITA) to skilled workers via the Express Entry system. On March 17, 2025, IRCC conducted the most recent Express Entry draw #340, inviting 536 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw is a testament to Canada’s continued strategy of choosing skilled and talented individuals who can drive Canada’s economy and labor force. Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw #340 Date of Draw: March 17, 2025 Number of Issued ITAs: 536 Minimum CRS Score: 736 Tie-breaking Rule: March 12, 2025, 14:02:14 UTC Total Express Entry Profiles as of March 16, 2025: 236,909 Total ITAs Issued in 2025: 23,183 (2,833 PNP candidates included) Get a Free Assessment CRS Score Requirement and Tie-Breaking Rule The CRS cut-off in this round was 736 points, an increase of 69 points compared to the last PNP-targeted draw. Candidates who appeared in the Express Entry dra...

Alberta continues to maintain its status as of Canada's premier immigration hubs. The province just released a summary of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory that featured updates on the processing of applications across various streams, reports Alberta Immigration News. Furthermore, Alberta released a new set of invitations under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, ensuring it remains true to its intentions of attracting capable experts to fulfill labor market needs. AAIP Inventory Update: Key Highlights As of March 14, 2025, Alberta had the following applications received for processing under the AAIP: 1,820 applications under the Alberta Opportunity Stream 1,194 applications under the Rural Renewal Stream 384 applications under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream 121 applications under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway 441 applications under the Alberta Express Entry Stream 22 applications under the Entrepreneur Streams In addition, Alberta reported that ther...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finally abolished the field-of-study requirement (also referred to as the field-of-study requirement) for Canadian college graduates wishing to apply for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP), a big move towards enhancing international students' opportunities. This. is part of its policy reform aimed at awarding equal status to graduates from colleges and universities and awarding greater freedom to choose a career as well as apply for permanent residency in Canada for international students. What are the Consequences of This Change for Foreign Students? Applications by international students graduating from bachelor's, master's, and doctorate courses were earlier limited by field of study requirements. Since these limitations have been lifted, recent graduates are now able to apply for a work visa with ease and without consideration of their field of study. For thousands of foreign students looking to gain work experien...

Canada has been and continues to be among the most popular destinations on Earth for immigrants, with families, students, and qualified professionals finding it offers limitless opportunities for an improved life. Approaching Canada Immigration 2025, Canada's immigration profile continues to take shape on the foundations of fresh strategies and planned shifts designed to bolster its workforce and facilitate lasting economic development. A New Focus on Permanent Residence: Immigration to Canada in 2025 Canada is set to accept 395,000 permanent new residents in 2025 and has aligned its policy with a more effective environmental strategy. In a bid to allow individuals who have already integrated into Canadian society and the labor market to contribute in the long run, the emphasis is on converting temporary residents to permanent residency. International students, foreign workers temporarily in the country, and other skilled foreign nationals who want to make Canada their home are tar...