Sehrish Metla

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Draw Update – October 1, 2025

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Canadian Experience Class (CEC)–specific Express Entry draw on October 1, 2025, continuing the trend of competitive scores in 2025. In this round, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534. This marks the third consecutive

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  • Canada’s First Trades Draw of 2025

    Canada continues to address labour shortages through targeted immigration pathways, and this week marked the country’s first trades-specific Express Entry draw of 2025. The draw highlights the growing importance of skilled trade workers in Canada’s economic strategy and provides new opportunities for eligible candidates. Key Highlights of the Draw On September 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees

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  • Education Sector Added as a New Express Entry Category – A Game Changer for Education Professionals

    Canada has taken another progressive step in its immigration strategy by officially adding Education as a category for Express Entry draws. This is a significant development for teachers, professors, early childhood educators, and other professionals in the education field who are seeking permanent residency in Canada. The recent cut off score for education category draw

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  • Express Entry Applicants: New Medical Exam Rule Starts August 21, 2025

    Attention Express Entry Applicants – Important Update from IRCC Starting August 21, 2025, you must complete your medical exam before sending your permanent residence application. You’ll also need to upload proof of your exam in your application. Who needs to do it? Everyone in your application, including your spouse and children—even if they’re not coming

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  • IRCC Announces New 2025 Income Thresholds for Family Reunification

    Important Update for Families in Canada! Thinking of bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada? IRCC has announced new income requirements for both the Super Visa and Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship (PGP) programs in 2025. PGP Invitations to Apply started going out on July 28, 2025 to those who submitted interest forms in 2020. Super

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  • What IRCC’s New Transparency Policy Means for Visa and Permit Applicants

    IRCC has recently taken a positive step toward greater transparency by automatically including officer’s notes when issuing refusal decisions for temporary residence applications like study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. This change means applicants no longer have to file an ATIP request to understand the reasons behind a refusal, making the process clearer, faster,

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