00:01Canada's Express Entry Shake-Up
00:04What 9,000 invitations in a month really mean?
00:10In this video, we cover the latest Express Entry draws,
00:14including rising CRS cut-offs and increasing competition from work claims,
00:19explain how Canada's 2025 to 2026 immigration targets
00:24and the shift toward category-based and PNP draws
00:27are reshaping selection, demystify confusion over proof of funds and PGWP eligibility,
00:34reveal Quebec's spousal sponsorship freeze affecting national labour dynamics,
00:39and offer actionable insights to help you navigate this more competitive environment.
00:45Watch till the end to sharpen your strategy and stay ahead.
00:57Canada's immigration system is seeing a dramatic shift,
01:07with over 9,000 invitations to apply issued under Express Entry in just 28 days.
01:14While many celebrated this as a sign of momentum,
01:16the rapid rise in high-scoring profiles
01:19and unpredictable draw schedules
01:22has left experts and applicants questioning what comes next.
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01:41Let's begin with recent Express Entry draws.
01:44Numbers and Concerns
01:47IRCC issued 9,000 ITAs in under a month,
01:51largely under the Canadian Experience class.
01:54But concern arose when the 500-1 to 600-CRS score pool
01:59grew by 2,500-plus profiles,
02:03despite fewer LMIA-linked point boosts.
02:06Next, we explore rising pool scores and concurrent work claims.
02:19Applicants are using concurrent foreign and Canadian work experience
02:22to increase CRS scores.
02:25While controversial and possibly risky,
02:27it's impacting the pool dynamics significantly.
02:30Moving on to 2025 to 2026 Immigration Target Impacts.
02:40IRCC appears to be issuing ITAs for 2025 PR targets,
02:45which are lower than 2024s.
02:47This may reduce the number of draws and ITAs in the coming months,
02:51especially with PNP quotas halved to 55,000 in 2024.
02:56Then, we examine category-based draws and PNP quotas.
03:05Category-specific draws, e.g., French-speaking, STEM, healthcare,
03:09may reduce general CEC draw frequency,
03:12further slowing CRS score drops.
03:17Following that, we look at proof of funds and PGWP confusion.
03:21Confusion over PGWP rules continues as IRCC reverted recent changes
03:26to eligible study programs.
03:28Next, we discuss Quebec's sponsorship freeze and national labour shifts.
03:32Quebec has paused spousal sponsorships until 2026.
03:36Next, we discuss Quebec's sponsorship freeze and national labour shifts.
03:40Quebec has paused spousal sponsorships until 2026.
03:43Meanwhile, colleges are cutting jobs, raising questions about international student numbers and labour shortages.
03:57Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
04:01Canada's immigration path remains open, but more complex.
04:08With CRS scores staying above 510 and PNP quotas reduced, strategic planning is essential.
04:16Stay updated, improve your CRS score, and prepare documents early.
04:20Explore detailed analysis and insights on our website.
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04:31That's a wrap, Legends.
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