Canada issued 13,632 Invitations in the first week of September

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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