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June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Canada invites 503 Candidates in latest Express Entry PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Canada has invited 503 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency through its Express Entry system, in a draw held on June 23, 2025. This draw focused on candidates who had received a provincial nomination, meaning they were selected by a Canadian province or territory to help fill local job needs.

See below key details of the Draw:

  • Date: June 23, 2025

  • Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

  • Invitations Issued: 503

  • Minimum CRS Score Required: 742

  • Profile Deadline: Submitted before May 30, 2025

The high CRS score (742) reflects the extra 600 points given to candidates who receive a provincial nomination. This boost often guarantees an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS score
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

So far, IRCC has granted a total of 38,845 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in 2025.

Recent PNP Draws in June 2025

So far in June, Canada has held three PNP-only draws:

Date Invitations CRS Cut-Off
June 2, 2025 277 726
June 10, 2025 125 784
June 23, 2025 503 742

This trend shows that PNP draws are currently a major part of Canada’s immigration plan.

The June 23 draw highlights how important the PNP route is for skilled workers hoping to move to Canada. If you’re in the Express Entry pool and haven’t yet explored provincial options, now is a great time to do so.

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.

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June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

New Brunswick Holds Four PNP Draws in June

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On June 16 and 17, New Brunswick held four draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), inviting 608 candidates through two immigration streams and four different pathways.

June had the highest number of draws so far in 2025. So far this year, New Brunswick has invited 2,015 candidates through its PNP.

See below details of latest NBPNP Draw

Skilled Worker Stream

Date of draw Pathway Number of invitations issued Occupational categories selected
June 16, 2025 New Brunswick Experience 25 – Healthcare.

– Education and social & community services.

– Construction trades.
June 16 & 17, 2025 New Brunswick Graduates 274 All sectors
June 17, 2025 New Brunswick Priority Occupations 12 Healthcare

June 16 – New Brunswick Experience

Candidates needed a valid work permit expiring in 2025 or in January or February 2026.
Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were not included.

June 16 & 17 – New Brunswick Graduates

Work permits also had to expire in 2025, or in early 2026.
Chefs (NOC 62022) and Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were excluded.

June 17 – New Brunswick Priority Occupations

No specific criteria or job exclusions were published for this draw.

The Skilled Worker Stream in New Brunswick includes:

  • New Brunswick Experience

  • New Brunswick Graduates

  • New Brunswick Priority Occupations

At this time, New Brunswick is not accepting new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Priority Occupations pathway. It is only processing EOIs already submitted.

Express Entry Stream

Date of draw Pathway Number of invitations issued Occupational categories selected
June 16, 2025 Employment in New Brunswick 297 All sectors

The June 16 draw was only for people who have worked full-time in New Brunswick for at least one year. Chefs were not invited.

The New Brunswick Express Entry stream has two pathways:

  • Employment in New Brunswick

  • New Brunswick Interests

Right now, New Brunswick is not selecting EOIs with jobs or job offers in certain occupations. These EOIs stay active for 1 year. A list of excluded jobs and NOC codes is provided below:

Excluded occupations under the priority occupations pathway

  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200)
  • Administrative assistants (NOC 13110)
  • Bakers (NOC 63202)
  • Bartenders (NOC 64301)
  • Cooks (NOC 63200)
  • Fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 94142)
  • Food and beverage servers (NOC 65200)
  • Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related occupations (NOC 65201)
  • Food service supervisors (NOC 62020)
  • Hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314)
  • Labourers in fish and seafood (NOC 95107)
  • Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106)
  • Other customer representatives (NOC 64409)
  • Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030)
  • Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020)
  • Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010)
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100)
  • Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400)

Excluded occupations under the Express Entry Stream

  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200)
  • Administrative assistants (NOC 13110)
  • Bakers (NOC 63202)
  • Cooks (NOC 63200)
  • Food service supervisors (NOC 62020)
  • Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030)
  • Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020)
  • Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010)

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

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June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Prince Edward Island invites 52 Candidates in latest PEI PNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Prince Edward Island continued its steady pace of immigration nominations with its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on June 19, 2025, inviting 52 skilled workers through its Labour Impact, Express Entry and Work Permit streams.

This was the sixth draw of the year and happened during a time when PEI is allowing fewer immigrants and focusing more on workers needed in key job sectors.

See below details of latest PEI PNP draw

Draw categories Number of invitations issued
Labour Impact/Express Entry 51
Work Permit Entrepreneur 1

Focused Selection Strategy in 2025

PEI’s immigration strategy in 2025 reflects a shift toward labour-market-driven selection, targeting workers in critical sectors such as:

  • Healthcare

  • Construction

  • Manufacturing

  • Information Technology

  • Childcare and early childhood education

Due to a federally mandated reduction in nomination allocations, PEI has narrowed its focus this year, issuing invitations only to applicants with job offers in occupations facing genuine shortages. Sales, general service, and low-skilled positions are no longer being considered for nomination.

Business Impact Category: Work Permit Stream

In its June 19 draw, PEI issued one invitation under the Work Permit Stream, which targets entrepreneurs looking to invest in and manage a business in the province.

To qualify, candidates must:

  • Have a net worth of at least $600,000

  • Meet CLB 4 language requirements

  • Possess business ownership or senior management experience

  • Hold at least a high school diploma

  • Be 21–59 years old at the time of application

  • Commit to living in PEI and actively managing a local business

Applicants arrive on a work permit and must operate the business for at least one year before becoming eligible for nomination. Selection is based on a points system with a maximum score of 210.

How to Qualify for Provincial Immigration to Prince Edward Island

To be considered for immigration through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), prospective applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), specifying the stream they wish to be assessed under.

Once submitted, the province evaluates candidates based on a combination of the following factors:

  • Language ability in English or French

  • Educational background, including level, field of study, and where the education was completed

  • Work experience and occupational skills

  • Alignment with PEI’s current labour market priorities

  • Employment-related criteria, such as a valid job offer from a PEI employer or prior Canadian work experience

After creating an EOI profile, candidates are placed in a pool and assigned a ranking score relative to others.

Top-ranked individuals may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination, bringing them one step closer to permanent residency.

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.

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June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

Manitoba invites 36 Candidates in latest MPNP Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Uncategorized

Dear future neighbour,

Manitoba held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 12, 2025. In this draw, 36 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued to candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream through Strategic Recruitment Initiatives.

The lowest ranking score invited was 613. Out of the 36 invited candidates, 5 had active Express Entry profiles and valid job seeker validation codes.

Manitoba has been consistently targeting skilled workers overseas who meet the province’s labour needs. Recent draws show that the minimum required scores have been reducing, making it slightly easier for candidates to qualify.

This draw highlights that having a connection to Manitoba through recruitment initiatives is very important. Also, having an Express Entry profile with a job seeker validation code gives candidates an extra advantage.

Manitoba is expected to continue inviting candidates regularly, but the number of invitations may reduce later in the year as the province moves closer to its annual nomination limit.

If you’re planning to apply, it’s important to keep your profile up to date, connect with Manitoba employers if possible, and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.

Schedule a consultation or contact us at:
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June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

Ontario invites 3,791 Candidates in latest PNP draws

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Ontario recently held a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw after taking a break for over four months. The draw took place on June 3 and June 6, 2025, and focused on people who have job offers from Ontario employers.

In total, 3,791 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were sent out across different job streams.

See below details of the draws

Ontario selected candidates in three main streams:

1. Foreign Worker Stream – 807 ITAs

  • Workers with job offers in Northern Ontario.

  • Candidates in special REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) areas.

  • A few invited for jobs like career development practitioners.

2. International Student Stream – 2,540 ITAs

  • Students with job offers in healthcare.

  • Students working in Northern and Eastern Ontario.

  • Students in REDI areas.

3. In-Demand Skills Stream – 372 ITAs

  • Healthcare workers like home support workers.

  • Workers in Northern Ontario and REDI areas.

4. Correction Draw – 72 ITAs (June 6)

  • Additional invitations sent to fix a system issue in Greater Sudbury.

Key Highlights from these draws

  • Big Focus on Healthcare: Many invitations went to people in healthcare jobs like nurses and support workers.

  • Support for Regional Areas: Ontario is focusing on getting workers to settle in smaller cities and regions like Northern Ontario and REDI areas.

  • Smaller Nomination Cap: Ontario has fewer spots this year, so the process might take longer.

  • New Employer Portal Coming: From July 2, 2025, employers will have a new system to help manage applications. Express of Interest (EOI) profiles will close briefly in late June to prepare for this.

Tips & Next Steps?

  • If you received an invitation, submit your full application within 14 days.
  • Make sure your job offer and profile information are up to date.
  • Watch for updates about the new Employer Portal.
  • If you work in healthcare or have a job offer in regional Ontario, you may have better chances in future draws.

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

Whether you’re applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.

Schedule a consultation or contact us at:
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June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

Canada issues 3,000 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw for CEC Candidates

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on June 12, 2025, exclusively for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

See below details of latest Express Entry Draw:

  • Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Number of ITAs Issued: 3,000
  • CRS Score Cut-Off: 529
  • Date of Draw: June 12, 2025
  • Tie-Breaking Rule: September 28, 2024

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) targets individuals with a minimum of one year of skilled work experience in Canada, offering a well-used route for temporary residents, like international students and foreign workers, to obtain permanent residency.

See below all CEC Express Entry Draws in 2025

Date Round type Invitations issued CRS cutoff
June 12, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 529
May 13, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 500 547
February 5, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 521
January 23, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 527
January 8, 2025 Canadian Experience Class 1,350 542

See below summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS score
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

Eligibility for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

To qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Canadian Work Experience

  • Candidates need to have completed at least one year of full-time skilled employment in Canada (or an equivalent amount of part-time work, totaling 1,560 hours) within the past three years.

  • The work must fall under NOC TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3, which cover management, professional, technical, and skilled trades positions.

  • Part-time employment is acceptable as long as the total hours meet the required threshold (e.g., 15 hours per week over two years).

  • Self-employed work and jobs completed while studying full-time (like co-op placements) are not eligible.

2. Language Requirements

  • For jobs classified under TEER 0 or 1, a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 is required (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in each skill area for English).

  • For TEER 2 or 3 positions, a minimum of CLB 5 is necessary.

  • Acceptable language tests include IELTS, CELPIP (for English), or TEF and TCF (for French).

3. Residency and Work Authorization

  • Applicants must have had valid temporary resident status and proper authorization to work in Canada while gaining their required work experience (such as holding a work permit).

  • While applications can be submitted from inside or outside Canada, this pathway primarily targets those with direct Canadian work experience.

4. Express Entry Pool Registration

  • Candidates must create a profile in the Express Entry system and meet or exceed the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score threshold in a relevant draw.

  • There is no fixed minimum CRS score for receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), as cut-off scores can vary with each draw.

5. Additional Considerations

  • There is no mandatory education requirement to apply under the CEC, but higher education levels can significantly improve an applicant’s CRS score.

  • Candidates must be admissible to Canada, meaning they cannot have medical issues or criminal records that would prevent entry.

Looking to take the next leap in your immigration journey?

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June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025

Canada invites 125 PNP Candidates in latest Express Entry Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a targeted Express Entry draw today, June 10, 2025, issuing 125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This round was limited exclusively to candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination.

See below details of latest Express Entry Draw

  • Category: Provincial Nominee Program
  • Date and time: June 10, 2025
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 784
  • Number of invitations issued: 125
  • Tie-breaking rule: September 12, 2024

See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS score
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

So far in 2025, IRCC has already granted 35,342 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.

The Express Entry draw held today is the third one this month. It came after the second draw targeting healthcare and social services occupations on June 4, as well as a PNP-specific draw conducted on June 2. These draws represent the first three rounds since Lena Diab assumed her role as the new Immigration Minister.

See below latest CRS Score distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates as of June 9 Candidates (June 1) Change
601-1200 102 274 -172
501-600 24,823 24,650 +173
451-500 76,090 75,330 +760
491-500 13,101 12,906 +195
481-490 13,366 13,145 +221
471-480 17,093 16,866 +227
461-470 17,077 17,027 +50
451-460 15,453 15,386 +67
401-450 71,668 71,068 +600
441-450 14,911 14,768 +143
431-440 15,614 15,490 +124
421-430 14,211 14,089 +122
411-420 14,026 13,850 +176
401-410 12,906 12,871 +35
351-400 53,926 53,714 +212
301-350 21,705 21,682 +23
0-300 8,339 8,312 +27
Total 256,653 255,030 +1,623

Throughout this year, the majority of Express Entry draws have been aimed at PNP candidates. The remaining invitations have gone to candidates within the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), individuals demonstrating French-language proficiency, and applicants from Express Entry’s designated priority categories:

Draw Type Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 10
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 4
French-language proficiency 3
Healthcare and social services 2
Education 1

Require assistance with crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Canada invites 500 Skilled Workers in latest Express Entry Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out 500 invitations to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system. This specific draw focused on candidates with experience in healthcare and social services jobs.

See below draw details:

  • Draw Date: June 4, 2025
  • Category: Healthcare and Social Service Occupations
  • Number of invitations: 500
  • CRS Cutoff Score: 504
  • Tie-breaking Rule: March 31, 2025

See below summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS score
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

The smaller number of invitations in this and recent draws reflects Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027. The plan focuses on bringing in skilled workers who match the country’s job market needs.

For 2025, Canada has lowered its immigration target to 395,000 permanent residents. The IRCC is now giving priority to applicants with provincial nominations, work experience in Canada, or strong French language skills.

If a candidate doesn’t receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) within one year, they can submit a new Express Entry profile, as long as they still meet the eligibility criteria. The new profile will have a fresh submission timestamp, which could affect selection due to IRCC’s tie-breaking rule used in draws.

After receiving an ITA, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Once submitted, the government aims to process the application within six months, starting from the day it’s received until a final decision is made.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Ontario resumes PNP Draws inviting 3,719 Candidates across 10 Streams

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

After a four-month pause, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a significant series of draws on June 3, 2025, issuing a total of 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across 10 distinct draws.

The invitations were distributed through three OINP Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills.

See below details of 10 OINP draws on June 3, 2025

1. Foreign Worker Stream Draws:

The Foreign Worker Stream is designed to attract skilled professionals who have secured job offers in occupations experiencing high demand. On June 3, 2025, three separate draws were held under this stream:

– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 391

  • Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025

  • Minimum Score Required: 56

  • This draw was tailored for individuals with job offers specifically located in Northern Ontario. To qualify, candidates needed to be living in Canada and possess at least a bachelor’s degree.

– Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Targeted Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 411

  • Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025

  • Minimum Score Required: 32

  • Focused on applicants participating in the REDI pilot, this draw supported regional economic growth through immigration. Eligible candidates were expected to be residing in Canada at the time of consideration.

– Career Development Practitioners and Career Counsellors Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 5

  • Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025

  • Minimum Score Required: 45

  • This niche draw targeted professionals with job offers falling under NOC 41321 – Career Development Practitioners and Career Counsellors (excluding the education sector). Candidates had to be physically present in Canada to be considered.

 

2. International Student Stream Draws:

The International Student Stream is intended for recent graduates from recognized Canadian post-secondary institutions who have secured job offers in Ontario.

On June 3, 2025, four separate invitation rounds were held under this stream:

– Eastern Ontario Targeted Draw

  • Invitations Sent: 334

  • Profile Creation Period: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Cut-off Score: 85 and above

  • This draw specifically selected individuals holding job offers based in Eastern Ontario. Eligible applicants were required to be living in Canada and to have completed at least a bachelor’s degree.

– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw

  • Invitations Sent: 493

  • Profile Creation Period: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Cut-off Score: 54 and above

  • Aimed at supporting the labor force in Northern Ontario, this draw invited candidates who had received job offers in the region. Applicants needed to be residing in Canada and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to qualify.

– REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration) Targeted Draw

  • Total Invitations: 363

  • Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Minimum Score: 60

  • This draw focused on applicants involved in the REDI pilot project, which supports regional growth by attracting skilled immigrants. To be eligible, candidates had to be physically residing in Canada at the time of consideration.

– Healthcare Occupations Targeted Draw

  • Total Invitations: 1,350

  • Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Minimum Score: 68

  • Marking the largest draw of the day, this round prioritized candidates with job offers in key healthcare roles. Applicants were required to be living in Canada and meet specific National Occupation Classification (NOC) criteria, as outlined in the detailed guidelines.

 

3. In-Demand Skills Stream Draws:

The In-Demand Skills Stream is designed for individuals working in sectors facing labor shortages, including industries like healthcare and construction.

On June 3, 2025, three targeted draws were conducted under this stream:

– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 89

  • Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Score Threshold: 32 and above

  • This draw focused on attracting candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario, particularly those possessing skills needed to support the region’s economic development. Applicants were required to be residing in Canada at the time of the draw.

– REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration) Targeted Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 69

  • Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Score Threshold: 23 and above

  • Conducted under the REDI pilot, this draw aimed to bring in candidates with high-demand skills to bolster growth in designated economic regions. Canadian residency was a mandatory criterion for selection.

– Healthcare Occupations Targeted Draw

  • Number of Invitations: 214

  • Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025

  • Score Threshold: 34 and above

  • Focused on addressing staffing shortages in the healthcare sector, this draw selected candidates with relevant job offers in priority medical occupations. Applicants needed to be living in Canada and meet specific occupational requirements.

 

Comprehensive List of Eligible Healthcare Occupations

A total of 1,564 invitations were extended to candidates holding job offers in key healthcare roles—1,350 through the International Student Stream and 214 via the In-Demand Skills Stream.

These targeted draws underscore Ontario’s pressing demand for healthcare professionals, driven by the continued impact of global health crises and the province’s aging demographic.

Applicants in the Foreign Worker and International Student Streams were required to have a minimum score of 68 and possess a job offer corresponding to one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:

  1. NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
  2. NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
  3. NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  4. NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  5. NOC 31302: Nurse practitioners
  6. NOC 31303: Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
  7. NOC 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  8. NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
  9. NOC 44101: Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations

Applicants in the In-Demand Skills Stream were required to have a score of at least 34 and hold a job offer under the following NOC code:

  1. NOC 44101: Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations

See below full list of regions in Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario includes census divisions of:

  1. Muskoka
  2. Haliburton
  3. Nipissing
  4. Parry Sound
  5. Manitoulin
  6. Sudbury
  7. Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury
  8. Timiskaming
  9. Cochrane
  10. Algoma
  11. Thunder Bay
  12. Rainy River
  13. Kenora

A total of 973 invitations were issued across the Employer Job Offer streams—391 to Foreign Workers, 493 to International Students, and 89 under In-Demand Skills. These draws prioritized candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario, especially those holding at least a bachelor’s degree (for the first two streams). The focus supports economic growth in rural areas, where industries like mining, forestry, and tourism rely on skilled labor.

See below full list of regions in Eastern Ontario:

  1. Ottawa
  2. Leeds and Grenville
  3. Lanark
  4. Frontenac
  5. Peterborough
  6. Hastings
  7. Stormont
  8. Dundas and Glengarry
  9. Renfrew
  10. Kawartha Lakes
  11. Northumberland
  12. Prescott and Russell
  13. Lennox and Addington
  14. Prince Edward

A single draw under the International Student Stream issued 334 invitations to candidates with scores of 85+, a job offer in Eastern Ontario, and at least a bachelor’s degree. By focusing on this region—home to key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tech, the OINP aims to attract young, educated talent to support regional growth and innovation.

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June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

British Columbia sends 13 invitations in Latest Entrepreneur Immigration Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On May 28, 2025, the province of British Columbia held its newest immigration draw for entrepreneurs who want to start or invest in businesses in the province. A total of 13 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued under the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams, which are part of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP).

See below key details of the Draw:

  • Draw Date: May 28, 2025

  • Streams: Entrepreneur Immigration – Base and Regional

  • Total Invitations: 13

    • Base Category: 9 invitations

    • Regional Category: Fewer than 5 invitations

  • Minimum Scores Required:

    • Base Category: 115

    • Regional Category: 123

The Base Category is for entrepreneurs who plan to invest in or launch a business in larger cities in B.C., while the Regional Category is aimed at encouraging businesses in smaller towns and rural communities.

Changes in 2025: Fewer Nomination Spaces

In 2025, British Columbia received a lower number of nomination spaces from the federal government — only 4,000 spots for all immigration streams. This is half of what was available in previous years. Because of this, the province is being more selective about who they invite, choosing applicants who can make a real and immediate economic impact.

That’s why entrepreneurs with strong business plans and the ability to support the local economy are being prioritized.

Requirements to Qualify

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category:

  • Minimum net worth of CAD $600,000

  • Investment of at least CAD $200,000

  • Must actively manage the business in B.C.

  • Must create at least one full-time job for a Canadian or permanent resident

  • Minimum points score of 115

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Category:

  • Minimum net worth of CAD $300,000

  • Investment of at least CAD $100,000

  • Must actively manage the business

  • Must create at least one full-time job

  • Minimum points score of 123

  • Must be referred by a participating small community in B.C.

What This Means for Entrepreneurs

This latest draw highlights B.C.’s focus on inviting experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to build or grow businesses in the province. The high minimum scores and limited invitations show that competition is strong, and only top candidates are being selected.

If you’re an entrepreneur considering moving to Canada through the BC PNP, it’s important to:

  • Make sure your business idea fits the province’s goals,

  • Build connections with regional communities (especially for the Regional stream), and

  • Prepare all documents and financial proof in advance.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

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