A comprehensive analysis of the 2025 Express Entry draws so far. Explore key trends in CRS scores, the powerful impact of category-based selection, and the enduring value of PNP and CEC draws to better understand your path to Canadian permanent residence in 2025.
Recent data from July 2025 reveals a startling increase in IRCC's overall application backlog, casting a shadow over Canada's immigration system. Despite significant strides in processing study permits, persistent delays in permanent residence and citizenship applications are causing widespread uncertainty for hopeful newcomers. This analysis explores the latest figures and what they mean for your immigration journey.
In a significant move to bolster its healthcare system, Canada has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting healthcare professionals. This category-based selection draw, with a CRS score of 434, underscores the nation's critical need for skilled medical talent and offers a promising pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates.