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IRCC Unveils Remainder of 2025 Express Entry Category-Based Invitation Draws Schedule

Azeez Olanrewaju Shoderu

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

IRCC Unveils Remainder of 2025 Express Entry Category-Based Invitation Draws Schedule

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now laid out its plan for issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under its category-based Express Entry rounds through the end of 2025. This roadmap comes via an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by Calgary-based RCIC Mandeep Lidher, and it aligns with Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027—specifically contributing toward the 2026 immigration targets.

Category-Based ITA Allocation

IRCC has issued targeted ITAs in six key categories introduced in 2025—aimed at sectors identified as vital to Canada’s economic needs. The numbers shine light on remaining opportunities in the latter half of the year as shared in the CIC News Article:

Read the full article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ircc-unveils-remainder-2025-express-entry-category-based-invitation-zgubc


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