Highlights: Over 13,600 Canada PR Invitations Issued in First Week of September 2025
- Canada issued 13,632 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the first week of September 2025.
- Express Entry draws invited 5,749 candidates across three rounds.
- Ontario PNP issued 4,536 invitations under Employer Job Offer streams.
- Manitoba PNP invited 3,347 candidates through Skilled Worker and International Education streams.
- Multiple federal and provincial pathways created fresh opportunities for Indian aspirants.
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Canada Immigration Draws – First Week of September 2025
Canada’s first week of September 2025 was marked by a surge in invitations across both federal and provincial pathways, underscoring the country’s commitment to meeting its ambitious immigration targets.
- According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), three Express Entry draws were conducted between September 2 and September 4, 2025, resulting in 5,749 invitations.
- At the provincial level, Ontario remained a leader, issuing 4,536 invitations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on September 2 and 3. These draws targeted candidates under the Employer Job Offer streams, including Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills categories.
- Meanwhile, Manitoba held one of its largest draws of the year on September 4, 2025, inviting 3,347 candidates across the Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, and International Education streams via the Manitoba PNP Draw.
|
Date |
Program |
Category / Stream |
Invitations |
Cutoff / Score |
|
Sep-02 |
Express Entry |
PNP-only |
249 |
CRS 772 |
|
Sep-03 |
Express Entry |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
1,000 |
CRS 534 |
|
Sep-04 |
Express Entry |
French-language proficiency |
4,500 |
CRS 446 |
|
Sep-02 |
Ontario PNP (OINP) |
Employer Job Offer – Foreign Worker |
1,305 |
EOI 41+ |
|
Employer Job Offer – International Student |
1,105 |
EOI 58+ |
||
|
Employer Job Offer – In-Demand Skills |
233 |
EOI 33+ |
||
|
Sep-03 |
Ontario PNP (OINP) |
Employer Job Offer – Foreign Worker |
1,134 |
EOI 42+ |
|
Employer Job Offer – International Student |
759 |
EOI 63+ |
||
|
Sep-04 |
Manitoba PNP (MPNP) |
International Education Stream |
1,866 |
— |
|
Skilled Worker in Manitoba (Citizens of Ukraine) |
1,466 |
— |
||
|
Skilled Worker Overseas (Strategic Recruitment) |
15 |
Score 844 |
Together, these draws bring the total to 13,632 invitations in just one week, reflecting Canada’s strategy of combining national-level selection efficiency with provincial flexibility to attract the right talent.
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Canada’s 13,600+ Invitations Mark a Promising Start for Indian Migrants
Canada’s September 2025 draws underline the country’s ongoing commitment to welcoming skilled professionals, international graduates, and families. For Indian applicants, the numbers carry encouraging signals:
- Canada issued 13,632 invitations in one week, signaling a strong start to September.
- Ontario led the provinces, granting over 4,500 invitations under its Employer Job Offer streams.
- Manitoba created graduate-friendly options, with 1,866 invitations for international students.
- Express Entry remained inclusive, covering PNP, Canadian Experience Class, and French-proficiency draws
- With Canada aiming for 1.1 million newcomers by 2027, Indian applicants have a timely window to apply.
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