NEWS & RESOURCES

IRCC capped a busy week with category-based Express Entry rounds for Education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and Skilled Trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505). Ontario and Alberta issued large provincial invitations, while IRCC clarified PGWP-eligible fields and resumed movement on the Parents & Grandparents Program. This briefing distills the key dates, numbers, and practical takeaways clients need to plan their next steps confidently.

IRCC ran Education and Trades draws, provinces issued invites, student proof‑of‑funds rose Sept 1, and refusal letters now include officer notes. Key dates inside.

Education & Trades drew returned with a lower CRS, PNP remained active, and study permit funds increased for files after September 1. Here’s what changed and how to prepare.

Canada’s immigration week ended with targeted Express Entry rounds for education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and skilled trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505), plus fresh signals from provinces and continued pressure on IRCC processing inventories. For students, 2025 intake caps and proof-of-funds rules are reshaping plans. This briefing explains the key dates, numbers, and plain-language takeaways so applicants can act quickly—and correctly.

Canada has raised financial thresholds for study permits, saw sharp drops in temporary residency permits in early 2025, and tightened selection rules inside Express Entry and regional programs. Key changes every potential immigrant should know.

Canada has raised financial thresholds for study permits, saw sharp drops in temporary residency permits in early 2025, and tightened selection rules inside Express Entry and regional programs. Key changes every potential immigrant should know.

IRCC raised study-permit funds, ran three Express Entry draws, set a PGP filing deadline, and updated AIP settlement funds. Here’s what changed—and what to do next.