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IRCC held the first education-targeted Express Entry draw
On May 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw of this year and issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in education occupations. In round #344, the cut-off score was 479 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was August 10, 2024, at 10:35:55 UTC. As of April 27, 2025, 246,673 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 32,929 ITAs in fourteen Express Entry draws.
#Express_Entry, #IRCC, #ITA, #immigration_to_Canada, #PR, #Occupation_Specific_draws, #education
The MPNP conducted a new Skilled Workers Overseas draw
On May 1, 2025, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #244, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending 26 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates. Notably, the minimum required score was 727 points, 106 points more than the previous SWO draw. In this draw, the province invited candidates under the strategic recruitment initiative. In 2025, the MPNP invited 718 candidates, and 159 of them declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
#Manitoba, #MPNP, #PNP, #SWO, #Express_Entry
Canada tightens rules for international student school transfers
As of May 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented enhanced protocols requiring international students to obtain a new study permit prior to transitioning between educational institutions. This regulatory update, communicated in November 2024, supersedes the former process, which permitted institutional transfers through a simple IRCC online account modification. The revised protocol primarily impacts post-secondary students and necessitates strategic planning, as institutional transitions are contingent upon permit approval. Exemptions have been established for primary and secondary education students and those encountering exceptional circumstances, such as institutional closures.
#international_students, #study_permits, #study_in_canada
Saskatchewan’s immigration appeal soars with record-breaking economic growth
Saskatchewan’s remarkable economic performance, with a GDP surge to $80.5 billion in 2024 and a growth rate of 3.4% – the second highest in Canada – is attracting unprecedented immigration interest. Statistics Canada’s latest figures, released on May 1, 2025, reveal that the province’s robust economy, driven by construction (13.2% growth), agriculture (7.8%), and resource sectors (5.6%), is creating a magnetic pull for newcomers seeking high-paying jobs and quality living. Trade Minister Warren Kaeding emphasizes that more families are choosing Saskatchewan as their new home, contributing to the province’s dynamic workforce and multicultural landscape.
#saskatchewan_immigration, #economic_growth_canada, #newcomers_saskatchewan, #immigration_opportunities