Express Entry – Skilled and Professionals

Express Entry – Canada’s Premier Skilled Immigration Pathway

🚀 What’s New in 2025

• Expanded Category-Based Draws
  IRCC now holds targeted draws for six priority streams: French-language proficiency, healthcare & social services, STEM, trades, agri‑food, and education occupations. Draws continue to build on Canada’s labour market strategy.

• Priority on Canadian Work Experience
  The Canadian Experience Class is being emphasized in 2025, with multiple draws dedicated solely to domestic work experience.

• New Settlement Funds Requirements
  Effective July 28, 2025, minimum proof of funds increased to:

  • CAD 15,263 (1 person) → CAD 28,362 (family of 4) → increasing CAD 4,112 per additional member.

• Recent ITA Statistics

  • July 8 draw: 3,000 invitations, with the lowest CRS at 518.

  • July 7 draw: 356 PNP-only ITAs issued, CRS threshold 750.
    Cumulatively, IRCC has issued over 42,000 ITAs in 2025.

• New Administration Oversight
  The June 3 PNP-only draw (277 ITAs) marked the first under the new Minister, signaling a refined strategic direction.

✨ Why Express Entry Still Works

• Fast Processing: Most approved within 6 months.

• Clear Ranking: CRS scoring ensures transparency.

• Targeted Selection: Category-based draws favour high-demand skill sets (e.g. healthcare, education, trades, Francophones).

• No Job Offer Needed: Unless applying under FSWP or FSTP.

• Access Alignment: Direct response to labour shortages and economic needs.

📌 Key Requirements

1. Eligibility via one Express Entry program: FSWP, CEC, or FSTP.

2. Language Proficiency: CLB 7+ (FSWP) or CLB 5+ (FSTP/CEC).

3. Work Experience: Minimum 1 year full-time (FSWP/FSTP) or skilled Canadian experience (CEC).

4. Education Credentials: ECA needed for foreign qualifications.

5. Proof of Funds: New minimums apply for FSWP/FSTP without a job offer.

6. CRS Score and ongoing updates for profile ranking.

📝 Application Process

1. Profile Submission: Create an Express Entry profile.

2. System Ranking: CRS score determines your position.

3. Invitations Issued: Through general or category-specific draws.

4. ITA Received: You have 60 days to apply for PR.

5. Submission & Decision: Complete application submitted; IRCC processes PR within ~6 months.

💼 How CanLink Can Help

We cut through the complexity with services including:

• CRS score assessment and boost strategy (language, education, job offers)

• Proof of funds preparation and profile updating (by July 28, 2025 deadline)

• Monitoring draws and advising on category eligibility

• Fast and accurate PR application submission post-ITA

• Family-inclusive coordination (dependents, spouse, fees)

🎯 Set your competitive edge—target those category-based draws and secure faster PR outcomes.

✅ Take Action Now

• Ensure your profile reflects current proof-of-funds thresholds by July 28, 2025

• Build a strategy around your in-demand skill category

• Book a consult today to receive a tailored action plan with CRS maximization steps

📩 Contact Us to schedule your Express Entry Strategy Session