Canada Express Entry issues 55,820 ITAs in 2025. Will it issue more in the coming months?

Highlights: Canada Reveals Express Entry Draw Focus for 2025 with Priority Sectors and ITA Schedule

• IRCC will conduct more category-based draws in 2025, aligning with the Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027.
• Education, healthcare, and trades will be top priority categories in upcoming Express Entry rounds.
• A total of 8,000 ITAs were allocated to healthcare professionals, with 7,500 already issued.
• Over 18,500 ITAs were issued in French-proficiency draws held between February and March 2025.
• A three-month ITA schedule will be shared with provinces and territories to support better PNP planning. 
   

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Canada’s Immigration Focus Shifts to Key Sectors with Targeted ITAs

In a move to attract talent where it’s needed most, Canada is ramping up its focus on category-based Express Entry draws for the rest of 2025. According to an official report, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has laid out a clear roadmap prioritising occupations in healthcare, education, and skilled trades.
 

This targeted approach is part of Canada’s broader effort to align immigration with labour market needs and support long-term growth. For skilled Indian professionals in these fields, this opens up more opportunities to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. 

 

Here’s a look at the ITA allocation for these categories in 2025:

Category	Total ITAs in 2025	ITAs Issued So Far	Remaining ITAs for 2025
Healthcare	8,000	7,500	500
Education	3,000	1,000	2,000
Trades	3,300	0	3,300

 

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Canada Issues 55,820 PR Invitations So Far in 2025 as More Express Entry Draws Expected

Canada has issued a total of 55,820 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system as of August 2025, and there’s still more to come. With category-based draws continuing throughout the year, applicants in priority sectors like education, healthcare, and skilled trades still have plenty of opportunities.

The IRCC’s structured invitation calendar, shared with provinces and territories, is expected to bring more predictability to the process. This approach supports Canada's 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan and helps applicants align their submissions with upcoming draws.

If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, now is the time to get your profile ready. Focus on:

• Enhancing your CRS score
• Securing relevant work experience
• Gathering documentation in advance
• Following category-specific trends

With Canada’s Express Entry system continuing to issue invitations throughout the rest of 2025, Indian professionals still have a great chance to apply.     
 

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