express entry update

Healthcare professionals exploring Express Entry Healthcare category for Canadian PR in 2025

Apr 2, 2025 • kyrexpower

Do You Qualify for Express Entry’s New Healthcare and Social Services Category?

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists now have a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry! On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced major updates to Express Entry categories. These changes include: Who Can Ap...

Express Entry CRS Update – Job Offer Points Removed

Mar 25, 2025 • kyrexpower

BREAKING: Canada Removes Extra CRS Points for Job Offers in Express Entry

Canada has made a major change to its Express Entry system! Starting March 25, 2025, candidates will no longer get extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer—even if it was supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change could impact many immigr...

IEC work permit holders affected by CRS point changes in Express Entry

Feb 14, 2025 • kyrexpower

Important Changes for IEC Work Permit Holders in Express Entry

If you’re an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit holder, here’s some big news: You won’t get extra CRS points for your job offer if your work permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change mostly affects those under the Young Professionals work permit category. Let’s br...

IRCC updates on Canada's immigration backlog, showing progress in application processing.

Feb 3, 2025 • kyrexpower

IRCC Makes Big Progress in Reducing Immigration Backlog

Good news for those waiting on their Canadian immigration applications! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly reduced the backlog of pending applications. Fewer Applications in the Backlog As of December 31, 2024, the backlog dropped to 942,300 applications. This is ...