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September 10, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador issues over 200 Invitations in latest Immigration draw

Dear future neighbour,

On August 29, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its most recent round of invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). A total of 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with 125 allocated through the NLPNP and 77 through the AIP.

This draw followed a trend of regular selection rounds held roughly twice a month, though the number of invitations in August marked a slight decrease compared to earlier in the summer. For example, the August 13 draw saw 231 invitations, while the May 29 round peaked at 405.

In February 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador introduced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for immigration. With this system, candidates create an online profile that highlights their education, work experience, language skills, and willingness to live in the province. The government then selects candidates who match local job needs and invites them to apply through the Immigration Accelerator portal. This change makes the process faster and more focused on filling urgent labor shortages, especially in areas like healthcare and technology.

Earlier in 2025, the federal government reduced Newfoundland and Labrador’s nomination quota to just 1,050, raising concerns about the province’s ability to attract enough skilled workers. Following negotiations, however, the province secured an extra 1,000 spaces, increasing its total to 2,050 nominations through the NLPNP, plus 475 spots through the AIP. This brought the overall allocation for 2025 to 2,525, allowing the province to maintain a steady pace of invitations despite the initial cut.

So far this year, Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted multiple draws, including 256 ITAs in April, 328 in May, 320 in June, and 359 in July. The most recent August 29 draw demonstrates the province’s commitment to welcoming newcomers and addressing persistent labour market shortages. For candidates, this means the EOI system remains the key entry point, with regular opportunities to be invited throughout the year.

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September 8, 2025

Manitoba invites 3,347 in latest MPNP draw

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Manitoba held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 4, 2025. This round was one of the largest of the year, with a total of 3,347 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) issued to candidates who can now move one step closer to permanent residency in Canada.

Breakdown of Invitations

The invitations were distributed across three streams:

Skilled Worker Stream – 15 invitations (cutoff score: 844)
Skilled Worker in Manitoba – 1,466 invitations
International Education Stream – 1,866 invitations

The numbers show a clear trend: while the Skilled Worker Stream remains highly competitive and selective, Manitoba continues to prioritize candidates who are already living, studying, or working in the province.

How this compares to previous draws

Just a few weeks earlier, on August 21, 2025, Manitoba issued 77 invitations under the Skilled Worker Stream with a minimum score of 612 points. That draw was much smaller but highlighted Manitoba’s use of strategic recruitment initiatives, which are targeted invitations designed to address very specific needs in the province’s labor market and communities.

Understanding Strategic Recruitment Initiatives

Strategic recruitment is one of the most unique aspects of the Manitoba PNP. Rather than relying solely on scores, the province can invite candidates who are most likely to settle successfully and contribute to its economy and culture. Here’s how these initiatives usually work:

Employer Services: Candidates with job offers from approved Manitoba employers may be invited directly, ensuring that local businesses can fill urgent labor shortages.
Francophone Community: Manitoba has a strong French-speaking population. Inviting Francophone candidates helps strengthen bilingual communities and align with Canada’s federal priorities for Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
Regional Communities: Manitoba wants to ensure growth beyond Winnipeg. By targeting candidates who are willing to live and work in smaller cities or rural areas, the province promotes balanced population distribution.
Ethnocultural Communities: Some invitations go to candidates with cultural or community connections in Manitoba. This makes settlement easier since newcomers already have social networks to support them.

These recruitment categories demonstrate that Manitoba looks beyond just scores and actively seeks people who will fit well into the province’s workforce and communities.

What This Means for Applicants

The September 4 draw confirms two important trends:

High scores are essential for the Skilled Worker Stream, where competition is tough and cutoffs can reach well into the 800s.
Local connections matter. International graduates, current workers in Manitoba, and candidates engaged with communities have much stronger chances of being invited.

For anyone considering applying to the Manitoba PNP, building strong ties whether through study, employment, or community involvement can be just as valuable as maintaining a high score in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Final Thoughts

Manitoba continues to balance its immigration goals by bringing in highly skilled professionals while also supporting international graduates and fostering growth in smaller communities. With over 3,300 invitations issued in this latest round, the province shows no sign of slowing down its efforts to attract new residents who can contribute to its diverse economy and society.

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September 8, 2025

Canada’s Latest Express Entry Update: September 2025 Draw and What It Means for Applicants

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Canada continues to use the Express Entry system as its primary tool for selecting skilled immigrants who can help strengthen the country’s economy. The program has been evolving in 2025 with an increased focus on targeted draws, and the most recent round of invitations highlights this ongoing shift.

The Latest Draw: Focus on French-Language Candidates

On September 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #365, which was category-based and specifically targeted applicants with strong French-language proficiency.

In this round, 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 446. This cut-off is relatively moderate compared to earlier draws this year, which suggests that candidates with advanced French skills continue to benefit from lower score thresholds.

See below details of September 4 Express Entry draw

Category: French Language Proficiency

Number of Invitation: 4,500

CRS Cutoff Score: 446

Tie-breaking rule: June 16, 2025

Express Entry Trends to Watch in 2025

This latest invitation round adds to an already active year for Express Entry. By mid-August 2025, the federal government had invited over 55,000 candidates across a mix of general, program-specific, and category-based draws.

A clear pattern is emerging: Canada is relying more heavily on targeted draws to meet specific labor market and demographic needs. For example, earlier in the year, healthcare professionals, STEM workers, and French-speaking applicants were frequently prioritized. Notably, the draws for French speakers have often been larger than other categories, reinforcing Canada’s goal of strengthening bilingualism and supporting Francophone communities outside Quebec.

See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025:

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS score
September 3	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
September 2	Provincial Nominee Program	249	772
August 19	Healthcare and social services	2,500	470
August 18	Provincial Nominee Program	192	800
August 8	French language proficiency	2,500	481
August 7	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
August 6	Provincial Nominee Program	225	739
July 22	Healthcare and social services	4,000	475
July 21	Provincial Nominee Program	202	788
July 8	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	518
July 7	Provincial Nominee Program	356	750
June 26	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	521
June 23	Provincial Nominee Program	503	742
June 12	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	529
June 10	Provincial Nominee Program	125	784
June 4	Healthcare and social services	500	504
June 2	Provincial Nominee Program	277	726
May 13	Canadian Experience Class	500	547
May 12	Provincial Nominee Program	511	706
May 2	Healthcare and social services	500	510
May 1	Education	1,000	479
April 28	Provincial Nominee Program	421	727
April 14	Provincial Nominee Program	825	764
March 21	French language proficiency	7,500	379
March 17	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
March 6	French language proficiency	4,500	410
March 3	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
February 19	French language proficiency	6,500	428
February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

Looking Ahead: New Categories for 2026

While the 2025 draws are still ongoing, attention is already turning to the future. The government has announced plans to expand Express Entry with three new categories in 2026. These will cover:

Senior managers in leadership roles
Researchers and other STEM professionals
Military personnel

These additions underline Canada’s intention to not only fill immediate workforce gaps but also attract top talent in areas tied to leadership, innovation, and national capacity. Public consultations on these categories are open until September 2025, meaning the final design could still evolve.

Challenges for Applicants: Accuracy Matters

Alongside these opportunities, some applicants have faced challenges. Recently, there has been a noticeable rise in refusals or procedural fairness letters where candidates declared a spouse as “non-accompanying” despite the spouse already being in Canada. IRCC has been treating such cases cautiously, viewing them as potential misrepresentation. This development highlights the importance of full transparency in Express Entry applications. Even minor inaccuracies can lead to significant setbacks.

Why These Updates Matter

For skilled workers considering immigration to Canada, the key takeaways are clear:

Category-based draws offer new pathways – French speakers and professionals in priority sectors may benefit from lower CRS thresholds.
Upcoming categories will broaden opportunities – High-level professionals, STEM researchers, and military applicants should watch closely for the 2026 rollout.
Accuracy is non-negotiable – Ensuring that every detail in the application is truthful and consistent can mean the difference between approval and refusal.

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September 8, 2025

Ontario invites 1,893 candidates for PR in 2-OINP draws

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On September 3, 2025, Ontario’s immigrant program sent out 1,893 PR invitations through the Foreign Worker and International Student streams.

These invitations focused on 77 priority occupations across healthcare, tech, construction, and more—just a day after the province had already sent out 2,643 invitations on September 2

On September 3, 2025, the OINP issued 1,893 ITAs across two streams under the Employer Job Offer category, targeting candidates with job offers in 77 priority occupations.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Stream	Number of invitations issued	Date profiles created	Score range	Notes
Foreign Worker stream	1,134	July 2, 2025 – September 3, 2025	42 and above	Targeted draw for 77 priority occupations.
International Student stream	759	July 2, 2025 – September 3, 2025	63 and above	Targeted draw for 77 priority occupation

These draws follow an earlier round on September 2, when the OINP issued 2,643 invitations across three draws for foreign nationals with job offers in priority health occupations. This brings the total invitations in the first week of September to 4,536.

Earlier in 2025, the OINP confirmed its nomination allocation was cut to 10,750, down from 21,500 in 2024.

See below full list of 77 Priority Occupations targeted In OINP Draws

Ontario focused on 77 occupations to address labor gaps in healthcare, tech, construction, and beyond. Only candidates with the minimum score and a qualifying NOC job offer received invitations.

NOC 10011 — Human resources managers.
NOC 10012 — Purchasing managers.
NOC 10019 — Other administrative services managers.
NOC 10020 — Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers.
NOC 10021 — Banking, credit and other investment managers.
NOC 11200 — Human resources professionals.
NOC 12010 — Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers.
NOC 12011 — Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers.
NOC 12013 — Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations.
NOC 12100 — Executive assistants.
NOC 12101 — Human resources and recruitment officers.
NOC 12102 — Procurement and purchasing agents and officers.
NOC 12103 — Conference and event planners.
NOC 12110 — Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations.
NOC 12111 — Health information management occupations.
NOC 12112 — Records management technicians.
NOC 13100 — Administrative officers.
NOC 13112 — Medical administrative assistants.
NOC 20010 — Engineering managers.
NOC 20011 — Architecture and science managers.
NOC 20012 — Computer and information systems managers.
NOC 21100 — Physicists and astronomers.
NOC 21200 — Architects.
NOC 21222 — Information systems specialists.
NOC 21311 — Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).
NOC 30010 — Managers in health care.
NOC 31120 — Pharmacists.
NOC 31200 — Psychologists.
NOC 31202 — Physiotherapists.
NOC 31203 — Occupational therapists.
NOC 32100 — Opticians.
NOC 32103 — Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists.
NOC 32109 — Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment.
NOC 32110 — Denturists.
NOC 32111 — Dental hygienists and dental therapists.
NOC 32112 — Dental technologists and technicians.
NOC 32121 — Medical radiation technologists.
NOC 32122 — Medical sonographers.
NOC 32123 — Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists.
NOC 32129 — Other medical technologists and technicians.
NOC 32201 — Massage therapists.
NOC 33100 — Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants.
NOC 33101 — Medical laboratory assistants.
NOC 33109 — Other assisting occupations in support of health services.
NOC 40020 — Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training.
NOC 40030 — Managers in social, community and correctional services.
NOC 41301 — Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies.
NOC 41302 — Ecclesiastical occupations.
NOC 50012 — Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors.
NOC 51110 — Editors.
NOC 51113 — Journalists.
NOC 51120 — Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations.
NOC 52110 — Film and video camera operators.
NOC 52111 — Graphic arts technicians.
NOC 52113 — Audio and video recording technicians.
NOC 52119 — Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts.
NOC 70010 — Construction managers.
NOC 70011 — Home building and renovation managers.
NOC 70012 — Facility operation and maintenance managers.
NOC 70021 — Postal and courier services managers.
NOC 72010 — Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations.
NOC 72011 — Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations.
NOC 72013 — Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades.
NOC 72014 — Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers.
NOC 72020 — Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades.
NOC 72021 — Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews.
NOC 72025 — Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations.
NOC 73101 — Tilesetters.
NOC 73112 — Painters and decorators (except interior decorators).
NOC 73201 — General maintenance workers and building superintendents.
NOC 80020 — Managers in agriculture.
NOC 82031 — Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services.
NOC 92010 — Supervisors, mineral and metal processing.
NOC 92011 — Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities.
NOC 92013 — Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing.
NOC 92014 — Supervisors, forest products processing.
NOC 92021 — Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing.

OINP Employer Job Offer Streams

Ontario’s Foreign Worker and International Student streams are direct pathways that don’t require Express Entry, linking job offers to provincial labor needs.

Foreign Worker Stream: Targets skilled workers with at least two years of experience (one for regulated jobs) in TEER 0–3 occupations. Applicants need a full-time job offer at or above the median wage and CLB 4+. In priority draws, the offer must fall within Ontario’s 77 in-demand occupations. After an ITA, the employer applies within 14 days, and the candidate has 17 days to submit their application. Ontario ties, like past work or study, can improve chances.

International Student Stream: Designed for graduates with job offers in TEER 0–3 roles. Candidates must have completed a two-year program (or one-year graduate program) at an eligible school in Canada or equivalent abroad. Same wage and language rules apply. Competition is higher here, with scores of 63+ often needed in fields like IT, healthcare, and engineering.

Both streams use the Expression of Interest system, awarding points for job details, education, language, and location — with extra points for offers outside the GTA.

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September 4, 2025

Canada invites 1,000 candidates in New Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round of invitations under the Express Entry system on September 3, 2025, specifically targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

This was the first CEC-only draw of September and marked another step in Canada’s ongoing efforts to prioritize skilled workers already contributing to the Canadian labour market.

See below details of the September 3 Draw

Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Date and time: September 3, 2025
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 534
Number of invitations issued: 1,000
Rank needed: 1,000 or above
Tie-breaking rule: August 14, 2025

See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS score
September 3	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
September 2	Provincial Nominee Program	249	772
August 19	Healthcare and social services	2,500	470
August 18	Provincial Nominee Program	192	800
August 8	French language proficiency	2,500	481
August 7	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
August 6	Provincial Nominee Program	225	739
July 22	Healthcare and social services	4,000	475
July 21	Provincial Nominee Program	202	788
July 8	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	518
July 7	Provincial Nominee Program	356	750
June 26	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	521
June 23	Provincial Nominee Program	503	742
June 12	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	529
June 10	Provincial Nominee Program	125	784
June 4	Healthcare and social services	500	504
June 2	Provincial Nominee Program	277	726
May 13	Canadian Experience Class	500	547
May 12	Provincial Nominee Program	511	706
May 2	Healthcare and social services	500	510
May 1	Education	1,000	479
April 28	Provincial Nominee Program	421	727
April 14	Provincial Nominee Program	825	764
March 21	French language proficiency	7,500	379
March 17	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
March 6	French language proficiency	4,500	410
March 3	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
February 19	French language proficiency	6,500	428
February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

Why the Canadian Experience Class Matters

The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three main programs under Express Entry. It is tailored for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who have obtained skilled work experience in Canada.

CEC candidates are often considered strong applicants because:

They have Canadian work experience and often strong English or French skills.
They are more likely to integrate quickly into the economy.
Many are already living and working in Canada on work or study permits.

This aligns with Canada’s broader strategy to prioritize immigration streams that directly address labour shortages and regional economic needs.

What to Expect

The September 3 draw follows closely on the heels of the September 2 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, in which 249 invitations were issued with a CRS cutoff of 772. Together, these two back-to-back draws demonstrate IRCC’s commitment to balancing both federal and provincial immigration priorities.

With immigration targets set to remain high in 2025 and beyond, candidates in the CEC stream should continue to see steady opportunities to secure permanent residency. If you are considering applying, you are encouraged to:

Keep your Express Entry profile up to date.
Maximize CRS points by improving language scores, education credential assessments, and work experience documentation.
Explore provincial nominee pathways for additional CRS points.

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September 3, 2025

Ontario invites 2,643 candidates for PR in 3-OINP draws

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On September 2, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) marked a milestone by inviting 2,643 candidates to apply for permanent residency across three separate draws. This figure represents the program’s largest single-day issuance of invitations so far in 2025.

The draws targeted candidates residing in Canada who are employed in key healthcare roles, along with early childhood educators and assistants.

Profiles submitted between July 2, 2025, and September 2, 2025, were included in the selection.

See below details of latest OINP draw:

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

Number of Invitations: 1,305
Date Profiles Created: July 2, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Score Range: 41 and above

Aimed at candidates with job offers in nine key healthcare roles or as early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202).

2. Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

Number of Invitations: 1,105
Date Profiles Created: July 2, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Score Range: 58 and above

Aimed at international students with job offers in nine healthcare roles or as early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202).

3. Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

Number of Invitations: 233
Date Profiles Created: July 2, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Score Range: 33 and above

Aimed at candidates with job offers in NOC 44101 – home support workers, housekeepers, and related roles.

Together, these streams identified and selected 2,643 applicants who possessed the skills, credentials, and employment offers aligned with Ontario’s labor market needs.

See below Occupations in Focus: Addressing Ontario’s Priority Needs

The OINP draws focused on nine healthcare roles and early childhood educators, highlighting Ontario’s pressing demand for workers in these sectors.

Selected NOC Codes

NOC 31100 – Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine
Includes pathologists and radiologists who are vital for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
NOC 31101 – Specialists in Surgery
Surgeons addressing complex conditions such as orthopedic and cardiovascular issues.
NOC 31102 – General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Primary care doctors serving communities across the province.
NOC 31300 – Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors
Leaders who manage nursing teams and ensure smooth healthcare operations.
NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Frontline caregivers providing essential patient care.
NOC 31302 – Nurse Practitioners
Advanced practitioners often delivering primary care in high-need areas.
NOC 31303 – Physician Assistants, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals
Supporting roles that enhance physician services and specialized care, including midwifery.
NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses
Providers of essential nursing care under RN and physician supervision.
NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates
Critical support staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
NOC 42202 – Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
Professionals fostering early learning and child development.

The In-Demand Skills Stream also focused on

NOC 44101 – Home Support Workers, Housekeepers, and Related Occupations, covering roles essential for assisting seniors and people with disabilities.

Applicants who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) on September 2, 2025, are encouraged to move quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.

Since July 2, 2025, the OINP has introduced a key update requiring all job offer approvals to be submitted via the Employer Portal, streamlining the overall process.

This update enhances both efficiency and transparency in application handling.

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September 3, 2025

Alberta continues to invite Law Enforcement Professionals through PNP

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) continued to focus on law enforcement professionals in its recent immigration rounds. By August 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) had already carried out five separate draws under the Law Enforcement Pathway.

Purpose of the Law Enforcement Pathway

The Law Enforcement Pathway was introduced in June 2024 to strengthen recruitment for Alberta police services and address labour shortages in public safety. The stream was designed to attract skilled professionals who can contribute to crime reduction and community protection.

To qualify, candidates are required to:

Secure a job offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) member organization.
Satisfy all Express Entry requirements set by IRCC.

Eligible Occupations

Occupations that may be nominated under this pathway include:

Commissioned and non-commissioned police officers and related roles in public protection.
Police investigators and other investigative positions.
Specialized law enforcement occupations.

Alberta Express Entry Pathways

Within the AAIP Express Entry stream, Alberta focuses on priority sectors through three distinct pathways:

Dedicated Health Care Pathway
Accelerated Tech Pathway
Law Enforcement Pathway

Draw from August 13–20

On August 19, 2025, Alberta held another draw targeting law enforcement professionals through this pathway.

Number of invitations issued: fewer than 10
Minimum CRS score: 45

This was one of the lowest cut-off scores observed in 2025, highlighting Alberta’s strong commitment to bringing in law enforcement candidates.

Nomination Progress in 2025

By August 27, 2025, Alberta reported the following updates for the Law Enforcement Pathway:

Stream	2025 Nomination Allocation	Nominations Issued	Nominations Remaining	EOIs in Pool
Law Enforcement Pathway	20	11	9	123

Ongoing Draws in 2025

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program has already conducted five rounds of invitations under the Law Enforcement Pathway this year. With fewer than half of the available nominations left, candidates in the pool still have promising opportunities to be selected in upcoming draws.

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September 3, 2025

Canada invites 249 for PR in first Express Entry Draw of September

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

On September 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry Draw #363, targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The round issued 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), with the lowest-ranked candidate achieving a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 772.

See below details of the September 2 Express Entry Draw

Program: Provincial Nominee Program
Date and Time: September 2, 2025
Number of Invitations: 249
Minimum CRS Score: 772
Rank Required: 249 or above
Tie-Breaking Rule: Applied to profiles submitted before August 28, 2025

See below summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Cut-off CRS score
September 2	Provincial Nominee Program	249	772
August 19	Healthcare and social services	2,500	470
August 18	Provincial Nominee Program	192	800
August 8	French language proficiency	2,500	481
August 7	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	534
August 6	Provincial Nominee Program	225	739
July 22	Healthcare and social services	4,000	475
July 21	Provincial Nominee Program	202	788
July 8	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	518
July 7	Provincial Nominee Program	356	750
June 26	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	521
June 23	Provincial Nominee Program	503	742
June 12	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	529
June 10	Provincial Nominee Program	125	784
June 4	Healthcare and social services	500	504
June 2	Provincial Nominee Program	277	726
May 13	Canadian Experience Class	500	547
May 12	Provincial Nominee Program	511	706
May 2	Healthcare and social services	500	510
May 1	Education	1,000	479
April 28	Provincial Nominee Program	421	727
April 14	Provincial Nominee Program	825	764
March 21	French language proficiency	7,500	379
March 17	Provincial Nominee Program	536	736
March 6	French language proficiency	4,500	410
March 3	Provincial Nominee Program	725	667
February 19	French language proficiency	6,500	428
February 17	Provincial Nominee Program	646	750
February 5	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	521
February 4	Provincial Nominee Program	455	802
January 23	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	527
January 8	Canadian Experience Class	1,350	542
January 7	Provincial Nominee Program	471	793

IRCC continues to shift away from broad-based, all-program draws. Instead, the department has focused on PNP-specific, category-based, and occupation-targeted rounds.

See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the Express Entry Pool

As of September 1, 2025, there were 254,672 candidates in the Express Entry pool. The following outlines the distribution by CRS score range:

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	246
501-600	25,123
451-500	74,183
491-500	12,443
481-490	12,443
471-480	16,077
461-470	17,252
451-460	15,968
401-450	74,314
441-450	15,220
431-440	16,245
421-430	14,813
411-420	14,542
401-410	13,494
351-400	52,798
301-350	19,955
0-300	8,053
Total	254,672

Category-Based Draws in 2025

IRCC has also allocated clear quotas for certain categories in the second half of 2025. According to recent reports:

Education category: 3,000 ITAs planned (1,000 issued; 2,000 remaining)
Healthcare category: 8,000 planned (7,500 issued; 500 remaining)
Trades category: 3,300 planned (none issued yet)

This structured distribution ensures that immigration draws are strategically aligned with Canada’s workforce needs.

Francophone and CEC Contributions

Another highlight of 2025 has been the rise of Francophone draws. These rounds support Canada’s commitment to promoting French-speaking immigration outside Quebec.

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) also remains important, creating opportunities for skilled workers already in Canada. While fewer in number, CEC draws help temporary residents transition into permanent residency.

Implications for Candidates

The September 2 draw shows that PNP pathways remain highly competitive. With a cut-off CRS score of 772, candidates must continue to strengthen their profiles through higher language scores, more skilled work experience, or securing a provincial nomination.

Applicants are also advised to diversify their strategy. Category-based draws in healthcare, education, trades, or French language skills may provide better chances of receiving an ITA.

Finally, candidates should stay updated. IRCC has been sharing planned draw schedules with provinces, meaning opportunities are likely to follow a structured pattern in the months ahead.

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September 1, 2025

Ontario invites 468 candidates for PR in 5 recent OINP draws

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Ontario held five Provincial Nominee Program draws on August 28, 2025. The province sent out 468 invitations under the Employer Job Offer streams. These included the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills categories. Only profiles created between July 2 and August 28, 2025 were considered.

See below results of the five draws

Stream	Focus	Invitations	Min. EOI score
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	Northern Ontario	94	53+
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	REDI communities	57	45+
Employer Job Offer: International Student	Northern Ontario	236	66+
Employer Job Offer: International Student	REDI communities	56	68+
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	REDI communities	25	34+

Total invitations: 468
Profiles considered: July 2 – August 28, 2025

Two draws focused on Northern Ontario, and three draws focused on REDI communities. This shows Ontario is trying to bring more workers and students into regions outside the Greater Toronto Area.

The draws included different streams. Foreign Worker and International Student streams brought in people with Canadian job offers or study backgrounds. The In-Demand Skills stream gave a chance to workers in shortage occupations.

Candidates in Ontario

Northern Ontario covers the census divisions of Muskoka, Haliburton, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury, Timiskaming, Cochrane, Algoma, Thunder Bay, Rainy River, and Kenora.

See below list of 92 Occupations Selected for the Foreign Worker and International Student Streams in Northern Ontario

NOC 10019 – Other administrative services managers.
NOC 10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers.
NOC 10029 – Other business services managers.
NOC 11100 – Financial auditors and accountants.
NOC 11101 – Financial and investment analysts.
NOC 11102 – Financial advisors.
NOC 11109 – Other financial officers.
NOC 11200 – Human resources professionals.
NOC 11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations.
NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers.
NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers.
NOC 12103 – Conference and event planners.
NOC 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
NOC 13100 – Administrative officers.
NOC 13102 – Payroll administrators.
NOC 13110 – Administrative assistants.
NOC 13201 – Production and transportation logistics coordinators.
NOC 20010 – Engineering managers.
NOC 21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers.
NOC 21221 – Business systems specialists.
NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists.
NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators.
NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers.
NOC 21233 – Web designers.
NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers.
NOC 21300 – Civil engineers.
NOC 21301 – Mechanical engineers.
NOC 21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers.
NOC 22100 – Chemical technologists and technicians.
NOC 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians.
NOC 22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians.
NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians.
NOC 22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians.
NOC 22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology.
NOC 22220 – Computer network and web technicians.
NOC 22221 – User support technicians.
NOC 22232 – Occupational health and safety specialists.
NOC 22233 – Construction inspectors.
NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians.
NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians.
NOC 22303 – Construction estimators.
NOC 22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment).
NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics.
NOC 30010 – Managers in health care.
NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery.
NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians.
NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists.
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
NOC 32100 – Opticians.
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses.
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment.
NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists.
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants.
NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations.
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates.
NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services.
NOC 41220 – Secondary school teachers.
NOC 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies.
NOC 41405 – Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers.
NOC 42200 – Paralegals and related occupations.
NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers.
NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants.
NOC 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities.
NOC 43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers.
NOC 52113 – Audio and video recording technicians.
NOC 52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators.
NOC 70010 – Construction managers.
NOC 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers.
NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations.
NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades.
NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers.
NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors.
NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system).
NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians.
NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians.
NOC 72310 – Carpenters.
NOC 72321 – Insulators.
NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics.
NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors.
NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
NOC 72411 – Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators.
NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics.
NOC 72429 – Other small engine and small equipment repairers.
NOC 72600 – Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors.
NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers.
NOC 73111 – Glaziers.
NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents.
NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers.
NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators.
NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators.
NOC 92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators.

REDI Candidates

The draws focused on candidates who had job offers in Ontario communities such as Lambton, Lanark, and Leeds & Grenville.

The REDI program is a one-year initiative running until December 31, 2025. It provides a pathway to permanent residency for applicants with job offers in select Ontario communities.

For the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream, only candidates with a minimum score of 34 and a job offer in one of the eligible NOC codes listed below received an invitation:

NOC 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations.
NOC 74203 – Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers.
NOC 75101 – Material handlers.
NOC 75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers.
NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators.
NOC 94100 – Machine operators, mineral and metal processing.
NOC 94106 – Machining tool operators.
NOC 94111 – Plastics processing machine operators.
NOC 94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing.
NOC 94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers.
NOC 95100 – Labourers in mineral and metal processing.
NOC 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing.

In these draws, invitations went to Foreign Worker and International Student stream candidates who met the minimum score requirement and had a job offer in the following NOC codes:

NOC 10019 – Other administrative services managers.
NOC 10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers.
NOC 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
NOC 13100 – Administrative officers.
NOC 13102 – Payroll administrators.
NOC 13110 – Administrative assistants.
NOC 13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers.
NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers.
NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers.
NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians.
NOC 22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians.
NOC 22220 – Computer network and web technicians.
NOC 22221 – User support technicians.
NOC 30010 – Managers in health care.
NOC 31103 – Veterinarians.
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses.
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment.
NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians.
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants.
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates.
NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers.
NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants.
NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations.
NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers.
NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors.
NOC 72310 – Carpenters.
NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers.
NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics.
NOC 72999 – Other technical trades and related occupations.
NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors.
NOC 92012 – Supervisors, food and beverage processing.

Key Details

Earlier in 2025, Ontario’s overall allocation for provincial nominations was cut by about 50% to 10,750 spots. Because of this, the province has been holding more targeted draws instead of larger, open ones. The August 28 draws continue that strategy after the big rounds held in June.

Next steps for candidates

If you received an invitation, you must log in to your OINP e-Filing Portal to apply. The deadline is listed in your ITA notice. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully.

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August 29, 2025

IRCC reveals 2025 Express Entry Draw Categories and Schedule

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced the schedule for Express Entry category-based draws in 2025, marking a major shift in the way candidates are selected for permanent residence. Unlike previous years, IRCC has not conducted any all-program draws in 2025, instead focusing exclusively on category-based selection to meet Canada’s evolving labour market needs.

Category Priorities for 2025

The 2025 draw schedule confirms that IRCC is prioritizing four main categories:

French-language proficiency
Healthcare and social services occupations
Trades occupations
Education occupation

The introduction of the education category is a notable change, highlighting Canada’s need for teachers, early childhood educators, and related professionals. At the same time, the transport category has been removed, while the healthcare and STEM categories were adjusted to better align with demand.

Highlights from 2025 Draws So Far

From January to late July 2025, IRCC conducted 27 draws, issuing a total of 50,628 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The majority of these were category-based draws. French-language proficiency and healthcare categories led in terms of invitations, with the French draws issuing more than 18,000 ITAs and healthcare draws accounting for 5,000 ITAs.

The new education category saw its first draw on May 1, 2025, with 1,000 ITAs issued and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 479. This represented a promising start for candidates in teaching and childcare roles.

Meanwhile, one of the year’s largest healthcare draws took place on July 22, 2025, when IRCC issued 4,000 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 475. Another significant healthcare and social services draw occurred on August 19, 2025, with 2,500 ITAs and a CRS score of 470.

One of the lowest CRS thresholds so far was seen in a French-language proficiency draw on March 21, 2025, which issued 7,500 ITAs at a cut-off of just 379 points. This underscored IRCC’s strong commitment to attracting French-speaking candidates outside Quebec.

According to the schedule, the planned ITA distribution is as follows:

Category	ITAs As per IRCC Memo	ITAs Already Issued in 2025	Expected ITAs In Next Draws
Education	Approximately 3,000 ITAs (5% of all FSW and CEC ITAs)	1,000	2,000
Healthcare	Approximately 8,000 ITAs (15% of all FSW and CEC ITAs)	7,500	1,000-2,000
Trades	Approximately 3,300 ITAs (8% of all FSW and CEC ITAs)	0	3,300
French-Proficiency	18,500 ITAs to meet the 8.5% Francophone admissions target	21,000	0

What This Means

The 2025 Express Entry draw schedule confirms IRCC’s strong reliance on targeted draws rather than general invitations. This approach gives a clear advantage to candidates in priority sectors, particularly French-speaking applicants and professionals in healthcare and education. The variation in CRS cut-offs from as low as 379 for French speakers to nearly 480 for education professionals shows how scores differ depending on category and occupation demand.

For prospective applicants, this means success in Express Entry this year is far less about competing in a broad pool and more about aligning with Canada’s high-demand categories. Candidates with language skills or occupations in education, healthcare, and trades stand a stronger chance of receiving an invitation in 2025.

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